Case 1 of 13Mental HealthDepressive disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder)
A 34-year-old woman presents with a 6-week history of low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, decreased appetite, and difficulty concentrating that is affecting her work performance. She denies suicidal ideation, psychotic symptoms, or a history of manic or hypomanic episodes. She has no significant past medical history and takes no regular medications. PHQ-9 score is 16 (moderately severe). She asks about starting a medication.
Question 1 of 42
Which ONE of the following is the most appropriate first-line pharmacologic treatment?
Select 1. (0 / 1 selected)
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AQuetiapine
BSertraline
CLorazepam
DAmitriptyline
ESt. John's Wort
FPhenelzine
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