Children with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Who Begin Taking Stimulants

question 72

Multiple Choice

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who begin taking stimulants:

• A) often experience a dramatic increase in appetite and insomnia.
• B) may experience an increase in the frequency of tics.
• C) are likely to experience accelerated growth.
• D) show a decrease in positive mood and less goal-directed behavior.

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