In which of the following classifications do drugs for the management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) belong?

a. direct-acting adrenergic agonists
b. indirect-acting adrenergic agonists
c. mixed-acting adrenergic agonists
d. cholinergic agonists


b. Indirect-acting agonists: A drug called Adderall, which is indicated in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), contains mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product (dextroamphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, amphentamine sulfate).

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