A Friend of Yours Has a Son with ADHD Who

question 94

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 better attention in school, 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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