10. A psychiatrist is considering prescribing stimulant medication for an 8-year-old diagnosed with ADHD. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

Stimulants are typically reserved for adulthood.
The potential impact on growth and appetite, alongside behavioral efficacy and monitoring.
Stimulants are a cure for ADHD and should be used long-term without breaks.
They should only be used if behavioral therapy has completely failed over many years.

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