One Major Problem with the Use of Medication in the Treatment

question 30

Multiple Choice

One major problem with the use of medication in the treatment of bulimia nervosa is that

• A)well-controlled studies have not found medication more effective than a placebo.
• B)the beneficial effects of the medication may be short term.
• C)side effects make most patients discontinue the medication.
• D)patients refuse to take their medication.

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