A nurse counsels an 8-year-old child and the parents about the methylphenidate (Concerta LD) that was just prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What information should the nurse provide regarding administration of the drug?
a. "Chew one tablet twice daily."
b. "Dissolve a tablet in juice or milk in the morning."
c. "Do not crush or chew the medication."
d. "Crush the medicine and mix it in apple sauce."
ANS: C
Methylphenidate tablets must be swallowed whole.
Methylphenidate tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved in liquids.
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