Drug of choice to treat attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Ans. C. MethylphenidateTreatment: Pharmacotherapy: first line of treatment1. CNS stimulants- DOC, C/I with known cardiac risks & abnormalitiesa. Methylphenidate (Short& sustained release preparations)-dopamine agonist (DOC)S/E- Headache, stomach, Nausea, insomniaRebound effects: mild irritability, Exacerbates ticsPotential growth suppression-drug holidays
Haloperidol
Clonidine
Methylphenidate
Diazepam
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