Question

A 65-year-old man with major depression has attempted suicide and is severely depressed with psychotic features. Which treatment is recommended urgently?

Accepted Answer

Immediate ECT

Answer

Long-term SSRIs alone

Answer

Psychodynamic therapy

Answer

High-dose benzodiazepines

Answer

Lithium augmentation of antidepressants

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with major depression has attempted suicide and is severely depressed with psychotic features. Which treatment is recommended urgently?