Question

A 50-year-old man with moderate depression has not responded to SSRIs. According to NICE, which is the next recommended step in pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Augment with lithium or an antipsychotic

Answer

Switch to low-dose antipsychotic

Answer

Combine two SSRIs

Answer

Add a benzodiazepine

Answer

Immediate electroconvulsive therapy

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with moderate depression has not responded to SSRIs. According to NICE, which is the next recommended step in pharmacological management?