The Results of Studies Testing the Effectiveness of Antidepressants in Treating

question 9

Multiple Choice

The results of studies testing the effectiveness of antidepressants in treating bulimia nervosa have shown which of the following?

• A) They are effective enough to be considered a first-line treatment.
• B) They are effective but their side effects make them unusable for a majority of adolescents.
• C) Though they may be effective in reducing bingeing and purging, they typically cannot eliminate these symptoms.
• D) Though they may be effective in preventing relapse, they cannot reduce bingeing and purging initially.

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