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haleyc112

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The MOST commonly used medication for the improvement of symptoms of ADHD is which of the following?
 
  a. methylphenidate (Ritalin)
  b. phentolamine (Regitine)
  c. pemoline (Cylert)
  d. trazodone (Desyrel)

Question 2

The number of parents who had ADHD as children and have a child with the disorder is approximately:
 
  a. one-fourth
  b. one-third
  c. one-half
  d. two-thirds



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Answer to Question 1

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) remains the most commonly used medication for the treatment of ADHD. Phentolamine (Regitine), pemoline (Cylert), and trazodone (Desyrel) are not commonly used. Recently atomoxetine (Strattera) has become widely used for ADHD.

Answer to Question 2

C
Approximately one-half of parents who themselves had ADHD as children have a child with this disorder. However, the role of genetics in ADHD is complicated. ADHD runs in families and many parents go through their childhood and early adulthood with undiagnosed ADHD only to discover their own diagnosis when a child's symptoms bring him or her to clinical attention. Between 10 and 35 of children with ADHD have a first-degree relative with past or present ADHD.



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