The Parents of a Child with ADHD Bring the Child

The parents of a child with ADHD bring the child for a follow-up visit. During the visit, they tell the nurse that the child receives his first dose of methylphenidate (Ritalin) at about 7:30 AM every morning before leaving for school. The teacher and school nurse have noticed a return in the childs overactivity and distractibility just before lunch. The childs second dose is scheduled for about 12 noon. Which of the following might the nurse suggest as a possible solution to control the childs symptoms a bit more effectively?

A) Giving the second dose at 1 PM or later.
B) Switching to a longer acting preparation.
C) Splitting the early morning dose in half.
D) Switching to another class of medication.