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itsmyluck · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Are there potential problems if a child diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who also exhibits motor tics is treated with a psychostimulant like methylphenidate (Ritalin)?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following actions are associated with acute low dose alcohol exposure?

a. enhanced GABA mediated chloride (Cl-) ion channel opening
b. inhibited NMDA mediated channel opening
c. inhibited voltage sensitive calcium (Ca++) ion channel opening
d. all of the above

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The tics may be a symptom of Tourette's disease, the symptoms of which may resemble ADHD (or ADHD may be comorbid). Although there is some evidence that psychostimulants may worsen the tics or induce full-blown Tourette's symptoms, most of the recent research indicates that most individuals diagnosed with ADHD who exhibit comorbid tics do not experience tic worsening with psychostimulant treatment or in some cases show evidence of a reduction in tics. Other studies suggest that the benefits in reducing the symptoms of ADHD outweigh the potential for tic worsening.

Answer to Question 2

d