A teenage boy is on amphetamine therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The care provider has suggested a "drug holiday" for July and August. What is the purpose of this drug holiday?
A) To minimize weight loss
B) To prevent hyperthyroidism
C) To allow electrolyte imbalances to resolve
D) To slow bone resorption
A
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Dextroamphetamine often causes loss of appetite, and the health care provider may stop the medication during the months when the child is not in school. A drug holiday, as this is called, helps decrease weight loss and growth suppression. It does not address potential electrolyte imbalances, thyroid imbalances, or the process of bone remodeling.
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