Which of the Following Is the First-Line Medication for Major

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first-line medication for major depression?

• A) a newer atypical antipsychotic such as clozapine (Clozaril)
• B) a tricyclic antidepressant such as imipramine
• C) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as citalopram
• D) a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil)

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Definitions:

Coronary Sinus

A large vein located on the posterior aspect of the heart that collects blood from the myocardium (heart muscle).

Right Atrium

The right atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood from the body and passing it to the right ventricle.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, critical for maintaining the flow of blood through the body.

Coronary Sinus

A large vein on the posterior side of the heart that collects blood from the myocardium (heart muscle) and directs it into the right atrium.