Reports in the 1990s Suggested That the Use of Prozac

question 82

Multiple Choice

Reports in the 1990s suggested that the use of Prozac might lead to suicidal preoccupations, paranoid reactions, and occasionally, violence.According to your textbook, what do more recent findings suggest?

• A)They substantiate the early claims.
• B)They suggest that the benefits outweigh substantial risks.
• C)They indicate that the risks of suicide are no greater than with any other antidepressant.
• D)They show that Prozac is associated with far less risk of suicide than other antidepressants.

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Subclavian Vein

A major vein located under the clavicle that drains blood from the upper extremities back to the heart.

Internal Jugular

A major vein in the neck, carrying blood from the head, brain, face, and neck back to the heart.

Posterior Intercostal

Pertaining to the muscles and arteries located between the ribs at the back side of the body, assisting in the mechanical aspect of breathing.

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