A boy has been diagnosed with ADHD and has been prescribed Ritalin
The boy's mother tells the nurse that she does not understand why a stimulant would help him, stating, "If anything, he's completely overstimulated, not understimulated!" What should the nurse explain to the mother about the therapeutic use of Ritalin? A) Ritalin helps with the symptoms of ADHD, but the reasons for this are not well understood.
B) Ritalin stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in increased control of behavior.
C) Ritalin stimulates the limbic system, which regulates control over behavior and affect.
D) Ritalin enhances the function of dopamine, which regulates cognition.
A
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The efficacy of Ritalin in ADHD is paradoxical and not well understood. It does not significantly affect dopamine levels or the function of the limbic system and parasympathetic nervous system.
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