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An 11-Year-Old Girl Is Brought to the Office Due to Disruptive

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An 11-year-old girl is brought to the office due to disruptive behavior at home and at school. Her parents report that she gets in trouble for talking during class and not following instructions. Although the patient is of above-average intelligence, her grades are poor. Teachers note that she makes careless mistakes while rushing through tests and frequently forgets to hand in assignments. At home, she is easily distracted while trying to focus on her homework. The patient has frequent conflicts with her mother, who says, "Getting her ready for school in the morning is impossible. We're frequently late because she always misplaces her cell phone and books." The patient has no other medical history, and developmental milestones are within normal range. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. The girl and her parents are willing to consider medication if it will help. A drug with which of the following mechanisms of action is most appropriate for this patient?

Definitions:

Declining-Balance Depreciation

A method of accelerated depreciation where an asset loses value by a fixed rate, resulting in larger depreciation charges in the earlier years and smaller charges in the later years.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of an asset's value has been used up over a period.

Depreciation Rate

The percentage rate at which an asset is depreciated across its useful life, impacting how much of its cost is allocated as an expense each year.

Accelerated Depreciation

A method of depreciation in which an asset loses book value at a faster rate than the traditional straight-line method.