A 12-year-old girl has undergone an extensive diagnostic workup that has resulted in a diagnosis of ADHD
The prescriber has reviewed the benefits and risks of dextroamphetamine therapy, and the nurse is now reviewing the correct schedule for taking the drug. The child should most likely take her dextroamphetamine at what times? A) 07:00 and 11:30
B) 07:30, 11:30, 16:30, and 20:00
C) 08:00 and 20:00
D) 09:00, 14:00, and 19:00
A
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People should take the first dose of dextroamphetamine on awakening or early in the day and the last dose at least 6 hours before bedtime. Twice-daily dosing is most common.
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