The Drop in Prescriptions of SSRIs to Adolescents After the FDA

question 8

Multiple Choice

The drop in prescriptions of SSRIs to adolescents after the FDA warned about suicide risk resulted in

• A) a decrease in adolescent suicides.
• B) an increase in adolescent suicides.
• C) no change in suicide rates for adolescents.
• D) an increase in the effectiveness of placebos for adolescents.

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Definitions:

High-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a high pitch, usually measured in hertz (Hz), and often are above the upper limit of human hearing.

Low-Frequency Sounds

Refers to sounds that are typically at the lower end of the audible range, usually below 250 Hz, and can include everything from the rumble of thunder to the bass in music.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for language comprehension.

Role

A function or position that an individual occupies in a social, relational, or organizational context, often defining expected behaviors and responsibilities.