A Drug Representative Who Works for the Company That Makes

question 20

Multiple Choice

A drug representative who works for the company that makes Prozac has to make a pitch to a group of doctors regarding using Prozac to treat adolescent depression. The most accurate statement the drug representative could make would be:

• A) "Yes, Prozac increases suicidal thinking and may increase risk of suicide, but so do other treatments."
• B) "Yes, Prozac increases suicidal thinking and may increase risk of suicide, but the many benefits for individuals and society as a whole generally outweigh the risks."
• C) "Prozac does not increase suicidal thinking or suicide risk, although there are a number of other side effects that are specific to adolescents."
• D) "Prozac does not increase suicidal thinking or suicide risk, and can be recommended as the most effective treatment available for adolescent depression."

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that fluctuate based on the amount of products or services a company generates.

Net Income

Net Income is the total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in proportion to the level of production or business activity.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the amount of goods or services produced over a short period.