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An 11-year-old female was place on lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse). What is some education pointers regarding this family of medications to give the parents in monitoring the patient:

A 72-year-old man with a long history of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder reports that his symptoms have become “less intense” over the past decade. He previously spent several hours per day engaging in checking rituals, but now spends less than one hour daily and reports less distress related to intrusive thoughts. He has not received any new treatment interventions. Which of the following best explains this change? 

Aerobic respiration requires _______________ and _______________ as starting reactants.

Jen is a 12-year-old female that comes to the clinic with concerns of ADHD combined. She has been getting into trouble at school and has been having issues with family at home. Her family arrangement is variable with sometimes at home with family and other times with her aunt or a family friend. Her family continues to ask for her stimulant medication refills early. You suspect she may not be taking her medication and her family comes to her appointments and state she is taking her medications and will not allow you to talk to her alone. What is the best way to find this out:

The _______________ color has shorter wavelengths and higher energy.

What is the first line recommended treatment for ADHD in adults:

_______________ are organisms with cells that have a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Which of the following is the MAIN component of plasma membranes?

There are several methylphenidate extended release medications. Your patient is not doing well with methylphenidate ER (Concerta) and you are going to transition to methylphenidate HCL (Metadate CD). The parent asks how this is different since it is the same active ingredient. The best response is:

Gel electrophoresis sorts DNA molecules on the basis of their _______________.