ADHD
LT is a 10-year-old boy whose mother is at the end of her rope taking care of him. LT’s grades in school have been dropping consistently over the past year. His teacher told LT’s mother that LT rarely pays attention in class, and his disruptive behavior is affecting his learning and that of the other students as well. Although LT’s mother has tried talking to him about these issues, these conversations do not appear to be helping to resolve the situation.
In talking with his mother, LT’s teacher suggested that LT may need medical attention in order to work out these problems. The teacher does not believe that LT is “just going through a phase.” At first, LT’s mother is hesitant to seek medical attention, but she soon decides that she needs to obtain a physician’s opinion.
A few days later, LT’s pediatrician calls the pharmacy. The physician explains to the pharmacist that she has a patient (LT) who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The physician would like to start LT on therapy. Unfortunately, LT has difficulty swallowing tablets. The physician inquires about treatment options.
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