Evaluation Of Attention in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 9yo Child | Psychiatry | SMLE Q#1476
SMLE Question #1476
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Psychiatry
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-year-old boy is brought by his mother for evaluation of attention and behavioral problems. For over 1 year, he has been “always on the move,” talks excessively, interrupts others, and struggles to complete homework due to distractibility; his school performance is worsening. In clinic today, he is calm and cooperative. No information is available from his school or other caregivers. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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