Review Question - QID 214852

A 6-year-old boy is brought to his pediatrician by his mother for poor academic performance. The patient has difficulty remaining seated in class and interrupts his classmates when they are speaking. The patient is performing below average on his examinations and consistently submits his school assignments late. At home, the patient does not remain still when eating and interrupts his siblings when they are speaking. The mother believes these symptoms have been present for the last 10 months and denies any recent stressors at home. The patient is otherwise healthy and takes a multivitamin daily. His temperature is 98.6°F (37.0°C), blood pressure is 105/60 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, and respirations are 25/min. Physical examination is notable for a hyperactive child who has poor attention. Which of the following statements is most accurate about this patient's prognosis?