The parents of a child who has just been put on Ritalin are given a pamphlet describing some of the benefits and side effects of the drug. What types of side effects might the parents expect to see?
a. itching and rashes
b. nausea and vomiting
c. depression and anxiety
d. decreased appetite and sleeping difficulties
Question 2
Studies of the long-term benefits of psychostimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder show
a. significant improvement in both learning and behavior.
b. no significant improvement in learning or behavior.
c. improved learning but no improvement in behavior.
d. improved behavior but no improvement in learning.
Meningocele. (a) A meningocele is a herniation of the meninges, usually associated with the spinal c
Measles. A photograph of a child stricken with measles, showing the tell-tale sign of the skin rash.
American Children with Working Parents
It is important that parents repeat safety rules to preschoolers and monitor compliance with rules.
Measuring a child’s height with a measuring stick
Frequency diagrams of skin colors. (a) Skin color distribution in the parents falls into two discont