Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 566 of 2368

A child is prescribed methylphenidate. Which history should the nurse report to the provider before the first dose?

  1. Seasonal allergies
  2. Nearsightedness
  3. Cardiomyopathy
  4. Past appendectomy
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Correct answer: Cardiomyopathy

Methylphenidate should be avoided in clients with structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, or coronary artery disease.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: CNS STIMULANTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026