The generic name of Ritalin is:

A. dextroamphetamine
B. methadone
C. methylphenidate
D. caffeine


c
Rationale: The generic name of Ritalin is methylphenidate. It is used to treat attention disorders as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, educational, and social measures.

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At 61 years of age and older, which of the following physiological changes takes place?

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An arterial puncture site is more likely to bleed because:

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Which of the following is the best measure to reduce production of scatter radiation?

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