A 55-year-old with depression and insomnia asks for benzodiazepines. VA/DoD 2022 guidance suggests:...

Question

A 55-year-old with depression and insomnia asks for benzodiazepines. VA/DoD 2022 guidance suggests:

Accepted Answer

SSRIs/SNRIs or psychotherapy first; avoid benzodiazepines for MDD

Answer

Benzodiazepines are first-line

Answer

Use antipsychotics first-line

Answer

Stimulants first-line

Answer

No treatment needed

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): MDD-First-Line Therapy