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.
Enamel defects due to malnutrition in a child from the Illinois valley (A.D. 600-1200).
Measuring the Head Circumference of an Infant or Small Child
Income of Adult Children Compared With That of Their Parents
Transmission of recessive disorders (25% chance for an affected child).
A karyotype shows this child has three copies of chromosome 21.
Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations with Infant and Child Patients