Question

A young adult patient is taking methyphenidate (Concerta). Which statement by the patient is correct concerning his medication?

A.People who have had strokes can not take this for headaches.
B.This medication is also used to awaken people up after anesthesia.
C.This medication could be abused and I should not it share with anyone.
D.This medication is used to treat sudden sleepiness.

Answer 1

The correct statement by the patient concerning methylphenidate (Concerta) is that it could be abused and should not be shared with anyone due to its potential for abuse and its controlled substance status.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement regarding the medication methylphenidate (Concerta) that the young adult patient is taking is: C.This medication could be abused and I should not share it with anyone. Methylphenidate, used in treating ADHD and narcolepsy, enhances focus, alertness, and impulse control by influencing neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Given its potential for abuse and similarity to amphetamines, methylphenidate should be used only as prescribed, and sharing the medication is highly discouraged and can be illegal.