You Have Started Working with a New Patient Who Presents

question 9

Multiple Choice

You have started working with a new patient who presents with severe depression, low energy and motivation. She is also 40 pounds overweight. Her primary care physician would like to know if you know of any medication possibilities. You might consider all of the medications below except:

• A) Celexa
• B) Wellbutrin
• C) Remeron
• D) Lexapro

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Definitions:

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, commonly known as lactic acid when found in the body.

Preparatory Reaction

A phase in cellular respiration occurring in the mitochondria where pyruvate from glycolysis is converted into acetyl-CoA, preparing it for the citric acid cycle.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in many living organisms and for combustion.

Fermentation

A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.