At a conference on the treatment of borderline personality disorder, a group of psychiatrists is discussing the available drug treatment options. What is the consensus on drug treatment of this disorder?
a. The entire spectrum of psychoactive medications has been used, but no substantial evidence marks any one of them as effective to holistically treat the disorder.
b. Antidepressants seem to be the preferred choice.
c. Since there are many symptoms involved in this disorder, powerful antipsychotics seem to be the wisest treatment choice.
d. These patients are not likely to agree to take any medications that could alter their behavior.
Answer: a.
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