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Mimi

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The newest FDA-approved class of antidepressant drugs that don't typically induce sedation or anticholinergic side effects
 
  a. are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
  b. have been shown to increase the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders
  c. have a higher abuse potential than earlier antidepressants
  d. all of the above

Question 2

The most significant problem associated with the use of lithium in the treatment of affective disorders is
 
  a. its low therapeutic index
  b. its tendency to be toxic to the liver
  c. its expense as a prescription medication
  d. the requirement of maintaining low sodium intake for it to be effective


Kimmy

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

a

Answer to Question 2

a


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