With Regard to the Value of Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Medications

question 150

Multiple Choice

With regard to the value of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, which is the MOST accurate statement?

• A) "They are terrific at curing the problem."
• B) "Even though they have their downsides, they also do work."
• C) "All of them are totally ineffective."
• D) "They are welcomed by all parents."

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the muscles and glands.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or spirit, often in context with sensory experiences or the voluntary nervous system.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest and digest" activities, slowing down the heart rate, and increasing intestinal and gland activity.