The nurse provides information regarding methylphenidate (Concerta) to the parents of a school-age ...

Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Concerta is a long duration form of methylphenidate. Midday dosing is not necessary.
Rationale 2: The patch form of methylphenidate is Daytrana, not Concerta.
Rationale 3: Physical dependence is uncommon at therapeutic dosages.
Rationale 4: The use of drug-free periods is common when therapy with Concerta is prolonged.
Rationale 5: Loss of appetite is a common adverse effect of Concerta. Notifying the health care provider is not necessary.
Global Rationale: Physical dependence is uncommon at therapeutic dosages. The use of drug-free periods is common when therapy with Concerta is prolonged. Concerta is a long duration form of methylphenidate. Midday dosing is not necessary. The patch form of methylphenidate is Daytrana, not Concerta. Loss of appetite is a common adverse effect of Concerta. Notifying the health care provider is not necessary.