Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate Regarding the Treatment

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the treatment of mood disorders?

• A)Patients do not recover from episodes of major depression without treatment.
• B)Delaying or preventing future episodes of major depression is often an important treatment goal, instead of merely recovering from current depression.
• C)After a patient has experienced a major depressive episode and recovered, treatment can be discontinued.
• D)Close to 100 percent of patients with major depressive disorder respond to drug treatment.

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Definitions:

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine that holds an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, performed within the scope of employment or agency.

Principal

The main individual or group participating in an agreement or deal, or the initial sum of money put in or borrowed, prior to adding interest.

Agent's Torts

Refers to wrongful acts committed by an agent that result in legal liability for the principal under certain conditions.

Vicarious Liability

Legal responsibility assigned to one party for the actions of another, typically in employer-employee relationships.