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nelaaney

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of these is an example of off-label use of psychiatric medications?
 
  a) Prescribing Zoloft for post-traumatic stress disorde
  b) Prescribing Risperdal for behavioral problems associated with autism
  c) Prescribing Seroquel for bipolar disorder
  d) Prescribing Cymbalta for depression

Question 2

Contrast symptoms of heroin withdrawal with symptoms of heroin intoxication.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

Intense craving is considered the first sign of impending heroin withdrawal.


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