LB is an 8-year-old male brought in by his mother due to concerns about behavior and school performance. His teacher reports that LB is frequently out of his seat, talks excessively, blurts out answers, and has difficulty completing tasks or following multi-step directions. At home, he often loses toys and homework, seems forgetful, and struggles to stay focused on activities like reading. He has no significant medical history. Growth and development are age-appropriate. He sleeps about 9 hours per night but still wakes up feeling tired. His diet is average for a child his age. There are no signs of anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is an appropriate first-line medication (include complete medication order)? What monitoring parameters should be considered during treatment?
LB is an 8-year-old male brought in by his mother due to concerns about behavior and school performance. His teacher reports that LB is frequently out of his seat, talks excessively, blurts out answers, and has difficulty completing tasks or following multi-step directions. At home, he often loses toys and homework, seems forgetful, and struggles to stay focused on activities like reading. He has no significant medical history. Growth and development are age-appropriate. He sleeps about 9 hours per night but still wakes up feeling tired. His diet is average for a child his age. There are no signs of anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is an appropriate first-line medication (include complete medication order)? What monitoring parameters should be considered during treatment?
LB is an 8-year-old male brought in by his mother due to concerns about behavior and school performance. His teacher reports that LB is frequently out of his seat, talks excessively, blurts out answers, and has difficulty completing tasks or following multi-step directions. At home, he often loses toys and homework, seems forgetful, and struggles to stay focused on activities like reading. He has no significant medical history. Growth and development are age-appropriate. He sleeps about 9 hours per night but still wakes up feeling tired. His diet is average for a child his age. There are no signs of anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is an appropriate first-line medication (include complete medication order)? What monitoring parameters should be considered during treatment?