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Medesa

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ruled that care should be taken when prescribing some SSRIs to children because of the possible side effects of
 
  a. catatonic, lethargic behavior.
  b. sever sleep disturbance.
  c. extreme weight loss.
  d. violent or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Question 2

Which of the following are the most troublesome side effects of the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
 
  a. muscle pain and double visions
  b. insomnia and excessive sweating
  c. sexual dysfunction and weight gain
  d. heart palpitations and difficulty breathing



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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