An 11-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of teacher complaints regarding his poor performance at school for the past 8 months. He has difficulty sustaining attention when assigned school-related tasks, does not follow the teachers' instructions, and makes careless mistakes in his homework. He often blurts out answers in class and has difficulty adhering to the rules during soccer practice. His mother reports that he is easily distracted when she speaks with him and that he often forgets his books at school. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. A drug with which of the following mechanisms of action is most appropriate for this patient?

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Eductional Objective: Stimulant medications are a first-line treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.  They work by increasing the availability of norepinephrine and dopamine in the prefrontal cortex.

An 11-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Physician by His