The nurse is caring for a child in the outpatient setting di…
The nurse is caring for a child in the outpatient setting diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)and teaching the mother regarding Methylphenidate (Ritalin) dosing. The psychiatrist renewed the prescription with an increase of dose. Methylphenidate 12.5 mg po BID. Pharmacy supplied: Methylphenidate 5 mg / scored tablet Calculate the dose for this patient. Place your answer in the blank below. Do not label answer.