You Are Working with a Patient Who Has Responded Well

question 13

Multiple Choice

You are working with a patient who has responded well to antidepressants in the past, and has had only a moderate response to SSRIs. Aside from increasing the dose, you might also suggest:

• A) Adding an MAOI
• B) Adding another SSRI
• C) Trying a lithium boost
• D) Adding a benzo

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Unipolar

Describes neurons with only one extension from the cell body, often found in sensory neurons conveying touch and pain.

Bipolar

Relating to or involving two completely opposites; in psychiatry, it refers to a mental disorder that causes extreme mood swings between depression and mania.

Sacral Nerves

A set of nerves that emerge from the sacral part of the spinal cord, playing key roles in the motor and sensory functions of the lower back, pelvis, and legs.