Author Question: The nurse is presenting an in-service at a children's unit on hyperactivity. The nurse is told that ... (Read 31 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is presenting an in-service at a children's unit on hyperactivity. The nurse is told that a 6-year-old on the unit is being treated with methylphenidate (Ritalin).

The presenting nurse talks about discharge teaching for this patient and the importance of monitoring what? A) Long bone growth
B) Visual acuity
C) Weight and complete blood count
D) Urea and nitrogen levels

Question 2

What factor influences drug absorption?

A) Kidney function
B) Route of administration
C) Liver function
D) Cardiovascular function

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Methylphenidate is associated with weight loss, bone marrow suppression, and cardiac arrhythmias. Weight, blood count, and cardiac function should be monitored regularly. The drug is not associated with renal dysfunction, visual changes, or growth retardation, so those values would not need to be regularly evaluated as part of drug therapy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Drug absorption is influenced by the route of administration. IV administration is the fastest method; drug absorption is slower when given orally. Kidney function impacts excretion, liver function impacts metabolism, and cardiovascular function impacts distribution.