A 4-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic by his mother. She states, "I don't know what to do with him. He is in constant motion. He won't sit for more than a few seconds and he is doing something else
He often throws his toys and yells loudly, even compared with other kids his age." The child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following medications will most likely be administered in conjunction with treatment? A) ACE inhibitors
B) SSRIs
C) Central nervous system stimulants
D) MAO inhibitors
C
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ADHD is characterized by persistent hyperactivity, short attention span, difficulty completing tasks, restlessness, and impulsivity. The diagnosis has increased in recent years, with a concomitant increase in the use of prescribed CNS stimulants for its treatment. SSRIs, ACE inhibitors, and MAOIs are not typically used.
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