Question

A 70-year-old widower has severe depression with psychotic features, including delusions of guilt and nihilistic delusions. He is refusing to eat or drink. Which treatment is recommended in such a severe, life-threatening scenario?

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Answer

SSRI monotherapy

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Psychodynamic psychotherapy

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Mood stabilizers

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Community mental health follow-up

Practice question

A 70-year-old widower has severe depression with psychotic features, including delusions of guilt and nihilistic delusions. He is refusing to eat or drink. Which treatment is recommended in such a severe, life-threatening scenario?