Which of the Following Is a Reported Side Effect of Stimulant

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reported side effect of stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD?

• A)Sleepiness
• B)Increased appetite
• C)Jitteriness and irritability
• D)Weight gain

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Definitions:

Generalized Slowing Hypothesis

The theory that processing in all parts of the nervous system, including the brain, is less efficient.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body, coordinating bodily functions and responses to the environment.

Multimodal Approach

A strategy or method that combines multiple modes or methods of communication, learning, or therapy to achieve more effective outcomes.

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events.