The nurse is preparing to administer methylphenidate to the child admitted to the pediatric unit after breaking a leg when jumping off the garage roof at home. Where will the nurse find the medication?
A) In the patient's drawer
B) In the refrigerator
C) At the patient's bedside
D) In the controlled substance cabinet
D
Feedback:
Methylphenidate is a controlled medication due to risk for physical and psychological dependence. As a result, the drug would be found in the controlled substance cabinet.
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