A 9-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of teacher complaints regarding his poor performance at school for the past 8 months. He has difficulty sustaining attention when assigned school-related tasks, does not follow the teachers' instructions, and makes careless mistakes in his homework. He often blurts out answers in class and has difficulty adhering to the rules during soccer practice. His mother reports that he is easily distracted when she speaks with him and that he often forgets his books at school. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. Treatment with methylphenidate is recommended. The parents should be educated about which of the following regarding this medication?

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A 9-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of teacher complaints regarding his poor performance at school for the past 8 months. He has difficulty sustaining attention when assigned school-related tasks, does not follow the teachers' instructions, and makes careless mistakes in his homework. He often blurts out answers in class and has difficulty adhering to the rules during soccer practice. His mother reports that he is easily distracted when she speaks with him and that he often forgets his books at school. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. Treatment with methylphenidate is recommended.  The parents should be educated about which of the following regarding this medication?

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Eductional Objective: Decreased appetite and insomnia are the most common adverse effects of psychostimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.  They are usually mild and can be managed without stopping the medication.

A 9-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Physician by His