Someone Excluded from an RCT for Depression Because of a Comorbid

question 25

Multiple Choice

Someone excluded from an RCT for depression because of a comorbid panic disorder could be included in an RCT for panic disorder. The implications of this are that there are likely to be efficacious treatment options for most patients and in working with patients with comorbid diagnoses psychologists must

• A) consult medical doctors.
• B) tell the client that it is nearly impossible to address both conditions.
• C) decide which diagnosis or condition should be addressed first.
• D) give up on their client ever being healthy.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The nasal cavity is the large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face, forming part of the respiratory system where air is heated, humidified, and filtered.

Auditory Tubes

The auditory tubes, also known as Eustachian tubes, are canals connecting the middle ear with the nasopharynx, equalizing pressure on either side of the eardrum.

Nasopharynx

The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx, located behind the nose and above the soft palate.

Systemic Respiration

The overall process of gas exchange between the external environment and an organism's circulatory system, including inhalation, exchange of gases in the lungs, and oxygenation of tissues.