A 7-year-old child is to begin taking methylphenidate (Ritalin SR) twice daily. The nurse should teach the parents to monitor the child closely for which of the following side effects of methylphenidate?
a. Insomnia
b. Lethargy
c. Increased appetite
d. Urticaria
ANS: A
Side effects of methylphenidate include insomnia, reduced appetite, and emotional lability.
Lethargy, increased appetite, and urticaria are not side effects of methylphenidate.
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