Jimmy Is a University Student with Attention Deficit Disorder Who

question 7

Multiple Choice

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin. He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon. To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam, what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

• A) between 7:00 and 11:00 the morning of the exam
• B) 12 hours in advance of the exam
• C) right at the beginning of the exam
• D) 24 hours before the time of the exam
• E) the night before the exam

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