Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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A nurse practitioner (NP) is treating a 13-year-old patient diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The patient has been taking medication for ADHD for eight months. The patient does not take any other medications and has no significant past medical history. At a follow-up appointment, the patient reports feeling fatigued and nauseated and has a decrease in appetite, episodic dizziness, and dark urine. The NP observes that the patient's skin appears jaundiced. Which medication is the cause of these symptoms?

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