A Friend of Yours Has a Son with ADHD Who

question 86

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours has a son with ADHD who is being treated with medication. She told you that her son is paying attention in school much better, is getting better grades and has more friends. She is still concerned about the potential side effects of the medication. What negative side effects would you tell her to look for that might be related to taking the medication?

• A) Slower physical growth and higher risk of depression
• B) Lethargy and a larger appetite that increases the likelihood of obesity
• C) Decreased intelligence and delayed cognitive development
• D) Loss of bone density and delayed motor coordination

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Definitions:

Topical Medications

Medicines applied directly to the surface of the body, especially the skin, to treat ailments or conditions.

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Medications that are administered into the dermis layer of the skin, typically for purposes like allergy testing or local anesthesia.

Rectal Suppositories

Medication formulated for insertion into the rectum where it melts or dissolves, providing local or systemic treatment.

Lipid Solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in fats, oils, and lipids, affecting its absorption and distribution in the body.