After an Adolescent Diagnosed with Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Begins

question 13

Multiple Choice

After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. Which is the best explanation for this weight loss?

• A) The pharmacological action of Ritalin causes a decrease in appetite.
• B) Hyperactivity seen in ADHD causes increased caloric expenditure.
• C) Side effects of Ritalin cause nausea, and, therefore, caloric intake is decreased.
• D) Increased ability to concentrate allows the client to focus on activities rather than food.

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Definitions:

Mundane Tasks

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Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform a task or engage in an activity due to external rewards or pressures rather than for the satisfaction derived from the activity itself.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to do something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, not for some separable consequence or external reward.

Quality Of Performance

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