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In elderly patients, appropriate dosages of psychotropic drugs are generally ___________________ that of young adults.
 
  a. one-third to one-half of
  b. 130-150 of
  c. the same as
  d. two to three times

Question 2

Atomoxetine (Strattera) has recently been approved for the treatment of ADHD. It differs from traditional psychostimulant medications in what dimension(s)?
 
  a. it is more selective in its actions, primarily selectively inhibiting norepinephrine reuptake.
  b. in contrast to psychostimulants, it has no abuse liability
  c. its efficacy is greater than that shown with psychostimulants
  d. only a and b above



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d





 

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