Which of the Following Practices Is NOT Associated with Rational

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following practices is NOT associated with rational prescribing of antidepressants?

• A) The use of a combination of antidepressant agents is the best way of treating depression.
• B) When changing antidepressant agents, the patient should have a 'washout' period.
• C) If one antidepressant does not work at therapeutic doses, the patient should be changed to another antidepressant.
• D) Significant antidepressant benefit is not apparent immediately upon starting treatment. The prescriber should wait three to four weeks before assessing the benefit.

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