To Improve the Outcome of Treating Severe ADHD

question 50

Multiple Choice

To improve the outcome of treating severe ADHD:

• A) Ritalin should be given before the age of 5
• B) the child's diet should be modified to avoid Nutrasweet
• C) Ritalin should be given only after the age of 2
• D) both Ritalin and behavioral treatment should be used

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