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Mr. Santiago, an 83-year old man, is admitted to a psychiatric hospital for severe depression and active suicidal ideation. His wife reports that he is mute and has remained in bed for the last four days.
 
  Which of the following treatments can potentially alter his mood the fastest?
   A) Administration of an SSRI.
   B) Administration of ECT
   C) Administration of an MAOI
   D) Administration of a TCA

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The rate at which women experience a sexual desire disorder is twice that of men.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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