Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate Regarding the Treatment

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the treatment of mood disorders?

• A)Patients do not recover from episodes of major depression without treatment.
• B)Delaying or preventing future episodes of major depression is often an important treatment goal, instead of merely recovering from current depression.
• C)After a patient has experienced a major depressive episode and recovered, treatment can be discontinued.
• D)Close to 100 percent of patients with major depressive disorder respond to drug treatment.

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Definitions:

Immunogenic Responses

The reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance, leading to the production of antibodies or cell-mediated immunity.

Erythropoiesis

The process of producing new red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, helping to protect the body against infections and other diseases.