Richard Was Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder for Which His

question 23

Multiple Choice

 Richard was diagnosed with major depressive disorder for which his physician prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) . Richard should expect that he will

• A) have difficulty staying awake in class.
• B) spend much more time in NREM, which may result in joint and muscle pains in the morning.
• C) dream less than he did prior to taking the drug.
• D) dream more than he did prior to taking the drug.

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