How Do Stimulant Medications, Such as Ritalin, Affect ADHD

question 185

Multiple Choice

How do stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, affect ADHD?

• A) They activate the amygdale.
• B) They neutralize the overactive region of the cerebral cortex.
• C) They minimize the effects of other stimulants, such as caffeine and chocolate.
• D) They stimulate the executive centre of the brain to control more primitive areas of the brain.

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Definitions:

Sternal Area

the region located in the middle of the chest, overlying the sternum bone, which is significant in medical assessments for its proximity to the heart and lungs.

Intermittent Abdominal Pain

Periodic or sporadic pain in the belly area, which can vary in intensity and duration.

Dysuria

Painful urination resulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the urethra.

Abdominal Assessment

A systematic examination of the abdomen to evaluate organs and detect abnormalities, involving inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.