The nurse works in a pediatric psychiatry unit. Ritalin (methylphenidate) 5 mg three times daily is commonly prescribed for many of the clients. The nurse recognizes this drug needs to be used cautiously in which of the following children?
A) An 8-year-old patient with a history of cardiovascular disease
B) A 12-year-old patient with a history of scoliosis
C) A 6-year-old patient who takes Singulair (montelukast) daily
D) A 7-year-old patient with a history of sickle cell anemia
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