One of the greatest challenges faced by mental health professionals when prescribing psychotropic medications is __________.

A. patient noncompliance with prescription instructions
B. the astronomical expense of such medications
C. the very high frequency with which patients become "hooked" on the medications
D. the high likelihood that once a patient starts psychotropic medication, they will never be able to stop the drugs without the re-emergence of their symptoms


Answer: A

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