A 23-year-old man comes to the physician because of severe daytime sleepiness and random episodes of falling asleep during the day for short periods of time. When he wakes up from these episodes, he feels refreshed. He sleeps 6-7 hours at night. He reports that sometimes he is unable to move for a few minutes when he first wakes up in the morning. Last week, he suddenly "lost control" of his legs and neck for about 30 seconds after his classmate had told him a joke. Which of the following is the best treatment for this patient's condition?

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Eductional Objective: Treatment for narcolepsy includes psychostimulants (eg, modafinil) for daytime sleepiness.

A 23-Year-Old Man Comes to the Physician Because of Severe