Charlie Has Been Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

question 3

Multiple Choice

Charlie has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .His medication improves his level of attention and helps him control his impulsive behavior, but he often experiences dryness in his mouth, fatigue, dizziness, and constipation.Which of the following drugs is Charlie most likely taking for his condition?

• A)Ritalin
• B)Dexedrine
• C)Adderall
• D)Clonidine

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Definitions:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

SSRI is a class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.

Plasticity

denotes the capacity of the brain to change and adapt as a result of experience or injury, highlighting the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize itself.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulate various bodily functions and processes.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.