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urbanoutfitters

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A nurse counsels an 8-year-old child and the parents about the methylphenidate (Concerta LD) that was just prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What information should the nurse provide regarding administration of the drug?
 
  a. Chew one tablet twice daily.
  b. Dissolve a tablet in juice or milk in the morning.
  c. Do not crush or chew the medication.
  d. Crush the medicine and mix it in apple sauce.

Question 2

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


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Methylphenidate tablets must be swallowed whole.
Methylphenidate tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved in liquids.

Answer to Question 2

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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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Wow, this really help

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