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A child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is prescribed long-acting methylphenidate. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the child and his parents about this drug?
 
  A) Give the drug three times a day: morning, midday, and after school..
  B) This drug may cause drowsiness, so be careful when doing things..
  C) Some increase in appetite may occur, so watch how much you eat..
  D) Take this drug every day in the morning when you wake up..
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Long-acting methylphenidate is administered once daily in the morning, whereas the other forms are given three times a day. The drug typically causes difficulty sleeping and decreased appetite.
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