Each of the Following Can Be a Short-Term Side Effect

question 42

Multiple Choice

Each of the following can be a short-term side effect of using stimulant medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder EXCEPT ________.

• A)memory loss
• B)loss of appetite
• C)insomnia
• D)slowed growth

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Definitions:

Preterm Infants

Those born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation (the time between fertilization and birth).

Tiffany Field

A psychologist known for her research on touch, particularly in the context of massage therapy and its effects on physical and psychological development.

Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Newborns whose weight at birth is less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to premature birth or nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy.

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess their physical condition and determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.