The nurse working in the ambulatory care center is providing medication instructions about methylphenidate (Ritalin) to the mother of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
The nurse recommends that the mother give the medication to the child: 1. At bedtime
2. With the evening meal
3. Just before the noontime meal
4. In the morning, 2 hours before breakfast
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Rationale: Methylphenidate is best taken shortly before a meal. It should not be taken after 12 noon or 1 PM for children or after 6 PM for adults, because the stimulating effect may keep the client awake. The other options are incorrect.
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