It Has Been Suggested That Many Prescriptions for Psychoactive Drugs

question 183

Multiple Choice

It has been suggested that many prescriptions for psychoactive drugs are given to patients without sufficient consideration or supplementation of alternative therapies, and without adequate supervision. What is the consequence of this sort of therapeutic neglect?

• A)Patients may be overmedicated, or exposed to potentially lethal side effects.
• B)Many patients are treated for their disorders, but have a difficult time getting prescriptions refilled.
• C)Patients are cured, but feel that they didn't have any control over the process of treatment.
• D)Patients are treated for the wrong symptoms.

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