A 35-year-old woman complains of low mood for 8 weeks, poor appetite, and early morning awakening. She denies suicidal ideation. According to UK guide...

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A 35-year-old woman complains of low mood for 8 weeks, poor appetite, and early morning awakening. She denies suicidal ideation. According to UK guidelines, what is an appropriate first-line medication treatment for moderate depression?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline

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Amitriptyline

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Flupentixol

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Zolpidem

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Lithium

Depression — UKMLA MCQ

A 35-year-old woman complains of low mood for 8 weeks, poor appetite, and early morning awakening. She denies suicidal ideation. According to UK guidelines, what is an appropriate first-line medication treatment for moderate depression?