In Screening for AOD Problems,clinicians Should Keep in Mind

question 13

Multiple Choice

In screening for AOD problems,clinicians should keep in mind:

• A)false negatives are very common
• B)both false negatives and false positives are costly and dangerous
• C)false positives are very common
• D)neither false negatives or false positives are acceptable

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Definitions:

Depakote

A brand name for divalproex sodium, a medication used to treat seizure disorders, manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a medication primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in mood regulation, gastrointestinal activity, and other bodily functions.

Synapses

Synapses are the junctions between nerve cells where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals from one neuron to another.