A patient who is being treated at the community health clinic complains of lack of sexual desire and mentions the problems this is causing in her marriage. Which of the following data is likely related to her sexual dysfunction?
a. Being an adopted only child
b. Taking an antidepressant medication
c. Growing up in a dysfunctional family
d. Living in an isolated area in the country
ANS: B
Antidepressants, especially SSRIs, are known to decrease sexual desire. The other options are not known to be closely related to development of sexual dysfunction.
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