Methylphenidate stimulant

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Sophia is a 16 year old female who is treated for ADHD with a methylphenidate stimulant. She is finding the medication is not working as well as previous. You and Sophia and her parents decide to increase the current dose of the medication. Prior to increasing the dose, what needs to be assessed to ensure safety to do so?

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