Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the treatment of depression in the elderly?
A)antidepressant drugs losing their efficacy
B)difficulty of diagnosis
C)compound drug use
D)decreased rate of drug metabolism and excretion

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Antidepressant drugs do not inherently lose their efficacy over time in treating depression. The effectiveness of antidepressants can vary among individuals and over time, but this is not a specific problem associated with treating depression in the elderly. Other options like difficulty of diagnosis, compound drug use, and decreased rate of drug metabolism and excretion are indeed challenges in treating depression in this population.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem Associated with the Treatment