Isaac Was Being Treated for Somatoform Pain Disorder,and His Psychiatrist

question 21

Multiple Choice

Isaac was being treated for somatoform pain disorder,and his psychiatrist prescribed imipramine,an antidepressant,in a very low dose for his symptoms.Assuming Isaac is also depressed,what is his likely treatment outcome?

• A)His depression will improve,but his pain will persist.
• B)All his symptoms will improve.
• C)His pain will subside,but his depression may still persist.
• D)He will not improve.

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