The nurse is deciding on a dosage schedule for methylphenidate (Ritalin). The nurse recognizes that which time is the most appropriate to administer this drug for maximum effectiveness?

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This represents the correct time for administration of this drug. The drug should be taken 30 to 45 minutes before meals to enhance absorption and early in the day to avoid wakefulness at bedtime.

The Nurse Is Deciding on a Dosage Schedule for Methylphenidate