A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prescribed methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin). What should the nurse instruct the parents regarding an adverse effect of this medication?
A) Anorexia
B) Sleepiness
C) Garbled speech
D) Rapid increase in height
A
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An adverse effect of methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) is anorexia. Sleepiness and garbled speech are not adverse effects of this medication. Children taking this medication can develop growth suppression and not accelerated growth in height.
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