Medications Such as Ritalin and Concerta That Are Generally Used

question 10

Multiple Choice

Medications such as Ritalin and Concerta that are generally used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have proven particularly helpful to most patients in

• A) temporarily reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or improving concentration.
• B) reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or improving concentration with gains maintained after the medication is discontinued.
• C) temporarily increasing academic performance and socialization.
• D) increasing academic performance and socialization with gains maintained even after the medication is discontinued.

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