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.
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