Due to Recent Findings of Possible Increased Risk of Suicide

question 31

Multiple Choice

 Due to recent findings of possible increased risk of suicide and self-harm of young people using SSRIs to treat depression, the FDA has mandated ____.

• A) parents be well-informed and monitor their children closely
• B) warning labels on medication and patient education guides
• C) that children and adolescents should not be prescribed SSRIs
• D) that SSRIs be prescribed in combination with psychotherapy

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

Biological Processes

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Causation

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