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Eight-year-old Julio attends an elementary school where a lot of children are taking Ritalin. After his teacher suggested that his parents take him to a pediatrician for an evaluation, Julio was put on Ritalin. If Julio has a typical response to the drug,
 
  what is likely to happen?
 
  a. Julio has a minor improvement in his hyperactivity.
  b. Julio responds positively to the medication, and his hyperactivity decreases.
  c. Julio has strong side effects and must be taken off the drug immediately.
  d. Julio experiences the paradoxical effect, and his behavior actually gets worse.

Question 2

Ted's pediatrician has prescribed Ritalin for the fourth-grader. Which of the following is the most likely prescribed dosage regime?
 
  a. Ted will take a single dose every morning before school.
  b. Ted will take one dose each day when he feels the need to concentrate.
  c. Ted will take one dose per week throughout the year and into his adolescent years.
  d. Ted will take one dose in the morning and another at lunchtime, with a possible third dose after school.


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yifu223

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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