The Most Common Medications for Treating Persons with Somatic Symptom

question 116

Multiple Choice

The most common medications for treating persons with somatic symptom disorder are

• A) selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitors.
• B) tricyclics.
• C) antipsychotics.
• D) MAO inhibitors.

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Definitions:

Linkage

The tendency for a group of genes locatedon the same chromosome to be inherited togetherin successive generations

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that carry the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of organisms.

Epistatic Gene

A gene that can interfere with or mask the expression of other genes, affecting their phenotypic outcomes.

Affects

Refers to emotions or feelings that influence an individual's behavior and perceptions.