Question

A 10-year-old boy is having trouble focusing in school and is hyperactive. Assessment suggests ADHD. According to NICE guidelines what is the first-line treatment for a child with moderate to severe ADHD symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Stimulant medication e.g. methylphenidate

Answer

Behavioral therapy alone

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Immediate antipsychotic medication

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Exclusion diet

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Sedative antihistamines

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy is having trouble focusing in school and is hyperactive. Assessment suggests ADHD. According to NICE guidelines what is the first-line treatment for a child with moderate to severe ADHD symptoms?