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.
Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the
A child having a seizure is gently assisted to the floor and placed in a sidelying position.
Lilly Martin Spenser’s painting, Domestic Happiness (1844), reflects the change in attitudes toward
When parents actively support higher education, their children achieve more in their future careers.
Should Parents Make Their Own Baby Food?
Location of the apical pulse in a child under age 4, a child ages 4 to 6, and an adult