Eight-Year-Old Julio Attends an Elementary School Where a Lot of Children

question 100

Multiple Choice

Eight-year-old Julio attends an elementary school where a lot of children are taking Ritalin.After his teacher suggested that his parents take him to a pediatrician for an evaluation,Julio was put on Ritalin.If Julio has a typical response to the drug,what is likely to happen?

• A)Julio has a minor improvement in his hyperactivity.
• B)Julio responds positively to the medication,and his hyperactivity decreases.
• C)Julio has strong side effects and must be taken off the drug immediately.
• D)Julio experiences the paradoxical effect,and his behavior actually gets worse.

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