A 45-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration for 6 weeks. He has no suicidal ideation. According to NICE guidelines, wh...

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A 45-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration for 6 weeks. He has no suicidal ideation. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line treatment for a moderate depressive episode in primary care?

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Starting an SSRI (e.g., sertraline) plus psychological therapy

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Immediate referral for electroconvulsive therapy

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Benzodiazepines only

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St John's Wort

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Antipsychotic medication

Moderate Depressive Episode — MRCGP AKT MCQ

A 45-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration for 6 weeks. He has no suicidal ideation. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line treatment for a moderate depressive episode in primary care?