Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Prescription

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the prescription of stimulant medications for children with ADHD?

• A) Prescriptions have not increased substantially in the last two decades
• B) Prescriptions increased by 100% between 1990 and 2000
• C) Prescriptions increased by 100% between 1994 and 1998
• D) Prescriptions increased by 200 to 400% in the last five decades

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