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Redwolflake15

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Based on criteria ranging from effectiveness to cost, which drug would be the likely first choice for treating a depressed patient?
 
  a) a benzodiazepine
   b) an MAO inhibitor
   c) a tricyclic antidepressant
   d) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Question 2

In the past year, John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit John?
 
  a) bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling specifier
  b) bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling specifier
  c) cyclothymia
  d) major depressive disorder-rapid cycling specifier



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Sophiapenny

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a




Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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