Which of the Following Is NOT a Consequence of the Pervasive

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the pervasive influence of pharmaceutical companies on the use of psychiatric medications?

• A)Studies of the effectiveness of various drugs, and the potential side effects, are compromised by conflict of interest, given that a large number of researchers have financial ties to the drug companies.
• B)Research designs for efficacy studies are slanted in a way that enhances the positive effects of the drugs.
• C)Psychiatrists risk losing their licences if they do not prescribe medications for serious mental disorders.
• D)Industry-financed drug trials are too brief to detect long-term problems associated with various drugs.

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