The Best Conclusion About the Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST) for the Diagnosis

question 66

Multiple Choice

The best conclusion about the dexamethasone suppression test (DST) for the diagnosis of depression is that

• A) it is accurate.
• B) it is effective but cannot differentiate bipolar disorder from major depression.
• C) it promises to be an effective diagnostic tool in the future.
• D) it is not useful as a diagnostic tool.

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