Question

the nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder how to administer extended release methylphenidate. what should the nurse teach the parents?
\contact the school nurse to work out a convenient schedule.\
\it can be given at any time, as long as its on an empty stomach.\
\giving it at bedtime will minimize the adverse effects.\
\its best to give it at breakfast every day.\

Explanation:

Extended-release methylphenidate is a stimulant medication for ADHD. Stimulants can cause insomnia, so evening/bedtime administration is not recommended. It should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset, and a consistent morning schedule (like with breakfast) helps maintain steady therapeutic levels and aligns with the child's daily routine (including school hours) for optimal symptom control. Coordinating with the school nurse is unnecessary for standard once-daily extended-release dosing, and taking it on an empty stomach is not advised due to gastrointestinal side effects.

Answer:

D. "It's best to give it at breakfast every day."