Children with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)who Begin Taking Stimulants

question 7

Multiple Choice

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who begin taking stimulants:

• A)often experience a dramatic increase in appetite and sleep.
• B)may experience an increase in the frequency of tics.
• C)are likely to experience accelerated growth.
• D)show a decrease in positive mood and less goal-directed behavior.

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