Methylphenidate (Ritalin), a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), achieves its therapeutic action by ________ the CNS, thereby causing ________ and allowing for greater concentration and focus

A) stimulating; heightened awareness and arousal
B) depressing; sedation
C) stimulating; paradoxical sedation
D) depressing; relaxation


A

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