A 45-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, early morning waking and weight loss over 2 months. There are no psychotic features and no immedi...

Question

A 45-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, early morning waking and weight loss over 2 months. There are no psychotic features and no immediate suicide risk. Symptoms cause significant functional impairment. According to NICE guidance, what is an appropriate first-line treatment option for moderate depression in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as Sertraline, with psychological therapy

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Routine counselling only

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Long-term Benzodiazepines

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Antipsychotic monotherapy

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No treatment; watchful waiting

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Moderate depression management