A child is taking methylphenidate (Ritalin)for AD/HD.The child's parent calls the primary care NP to report increased behavior problems and delusional thinking.The NP should:

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Exacerbation of behavioral and processing symptoms can occur in patients with preexisting psychosis,and manic and behavioral symptoms may occur in patients who do not have an underlying psychiatric disorder.This is true with all stimulant medications,so increasing the dose,switching to another stimulant,or switching to a long-acting form are not indicated.

A Child Is Taking Methylphenidate (Ritalin)for AD/HD