Jered Is Suicidal

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jered is suicidal. He has been seriously depressed for about a year, and is saying that he wants to "end it all." He has not responded to typical drug therapies. His psychiatrist believes it is critical to try something that will work as effectively as possible and as quickly as possible. His psychiatrist will probably recommend:

• A) electroconvulsive therapy
• B) lithium
• C) a combination of an MAO inhibitor and lithium
• D) up to three antidepressant medications and an antipsychotic

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