Amanda has been feeling extremely tired for the past six months, even though she is getting lots of sleep. Her chronic tiredness has started to affect her job, and her boss has threatened to fire her if her job performance doesn't improve. Amanda sees her family doctor and asks if there is something that can be prescribed to help her feel more alert and give her more energy. If her doctor does prescribe a medication, it is MOST likely to be
A) a barbiturate.
B) a narcotic.
C) a hallucinogen.
D) an amphetamine.

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Amanda's symptoms suggest that she may be suffering from a condition such as chronic fatigue syndrome or sleep apnea, and a medication such as an amphetamine may be prescribed to help her feel more alert and energetic. Barbiturates and narcotics are not typically used to treat fatigue, and hallucinogens would not be appropriate in this situation.

Amanda Has Been Feeling Extremely Tired for the Past Six