Question

A 30-year-old patient presents with low mood, anhedonia, and reduced energy for 6 weeks, with no psychotic features. According to NICE, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment for moderate to severe depression?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (e.g. sertraline)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant (e.g. amitriptyline)

Answer

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (e.g. phenelzine)

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Atypical antipsychotic

Answer

Psychostimulants

Practice question

A 30-year-old patient presents with low mood, anhedonia, and reduced energy for 6 weeks, with no psychotic features. According to NICE, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment for moderate to severe depression?