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What is the first-line therapy for major depressive disorder?
What is the first-line therapy for major depressive disorder?
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Tricyclic antidepressant
- SNRI
- SSRI (correct)
What is the rare risk associated with SSRIs?
What is the rare risk associated with SSRIs?
- Serotonin syndrome (correct)
- Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
Which antidepressant may be better tolerated than SNRIs?
Which antidepressant may be better tolerated than SNRIs?
- None of the above
- SSRI (correct)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Tricyclic antidepressant
Which antidepressant has anticholinergic adverse reactions?
Which antidepressant has anticholinergic adverse reactions?
Which group of patients may benefit from MAO inhibitors?
Which group of patients may benefit from MAO inhibitors?
What is the most significant undesirable outcome reported by patients with SSRIs?
What is the most significant undesirable outcome reported by patients with SSRIs?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of electrical currents?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of electrical currents?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of magnetic fields?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of magnetic fields?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of a device that stimulates the vagus nerve?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of a device that stimulates the vagus nerve?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of a device that stimulates specific areas of the brain?
Which treatment for depression involves the use of a device that stimulates specific areas of the brain?
What is a potential alternative treatment for depression that involves exposure to bright light?
What is a potential alternative treatment for depression that involves exposure to bright light?
What is a potential alternative treatment for depression that involves the use of an herbal supplement?
What is a potential alternative treatment for depression that involves the use of an herbal supplement?
