NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
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Methylphenidate hydrochloride is prescribed for the child with ADHD. The nurse should teach the parents to administer the medication in which way?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A: Methylphenidate is usually given twice daily at or before breakfast and at noon, not whenever inattention behaviors occur. B: Methylphenidate is usually given twice daily at or before breakfast and at noon, not whenever hyperactive behaviors occur. C: The last dose of the medication should be given before 6 p.m. to prevent insomnia. D: A side effect of methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) is anorexia. It should be given during or immediately after breakfast and lunch to prevent a decreased intake.
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