Which of the following statements best describes generic names of medications?

A. Advise the parent to discontinue the medication immediately: Discontinuing the medication without consulting the healthcare provider is unsafe. Stimulants are effective in managing ADHD symptoms, and any adjustments should be made under medical supervision. Abrupt cessation may lead to a return or worsening of symptoms.
B. Encourage the parent to eliminate all snacks between meals to promote hunger at mealtimes: While reducing snacks may improve appetite, it can also result in missed opportunities for nutrient intake, especially when the child already has a reduced appetite due to the medication. This intervention is not the most appropriate or immediate.
C. Encourage the parent to increase the child's physical activity to stimulate appetite: Physical activity can naturally increase appetite over time, but it is not the most direct or effective strategy for managing stimulant-induced appetite suppression. This approach is more of a long-term supportive strategy.
D. Encourage the parent to make breakfast the most important meal of the day before administering the medication: Stimulant medications commonly reduce appetite, especially later in the day. Ensuring the child eats a nutritious breakfast before taking the medication helps maximize calorie and nutrient intake when appetite is highest. This is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention.

A. Apply the drops directly onto the patient's cornea: Eye drops should be instilled into the conjunctival sac, not directly onto the cornea. The cornea is highly sensitive, and direct application can cause discomfort, injury, and decreased patient adherence.
B. Perform punctal occlusion after instilling the drops: Punctal occlusion (gentle pressure on the inner corner of the eye) for 1–2 minutes reduces systemic absorption of the drug via the nasolacrimal duct. This is especially important with beta-blockers like Timolol, which can cause systemic effects such as bradycardia and hypotension.
C. Administer the medication immediately after meals: The timing of Timolol eye drops is not dependent on meals. Food intake has no impact on the efficacy or absorption of ophthalmic medications.
D. Instruct the patient to blink rapidly after instillation: Blinking rapidly can cause the medication to be expelled from the eye, reducing its effectiveness. Patients should be instructed to gently close the eye for a minute or two to enhance absorption.