A child has been ordered the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. What medication does the nurse expect?
1. Clonidine (Kapvay)
2. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
3. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
4. Sertraline (Zoloft)
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Rationale 1:Clonidine (Kapvay) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Rationale 2:Methamphetamine (Desoxyn) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Rationale 3: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Rationale 4:Sertraline (Zoloft) is incorrect because methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
Global Rationale: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. Clonidine (Kapvay), a non-CNS stimulant, is sometimes prescribed when patients are extremely aggressive, active, or have difficulty falling asleep. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn) is a CNS stimulant but is not the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. Sertraline (Zoloft) is a SSRI antidepressant and not the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD.
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