Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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The PMHNP will begin lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 30 mg by mouth once daily for a 10 year old male child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following statements by the child or his parents indicates a further need for education?

"This medication should be taken in the morning to avoid insomnia at night." "This medication should help relieve my ADHD symptoms for 10 to 12 hours each day." "This medication can be divided into two doses to last throughout the day." "This medication only starts working after it gets into my digestive system, not right away."

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