The caregiver of a school-aged child is telling the nurse the medication history.The caregiver tells the nurse that the child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and cannot recall the name of the medication.The nurse can expect the child to take which medication?

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Methylphenidate is a common medication prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients.

The Caregiver of a School-Aged Child Is Telling the Nurse