Since all of her tests came back normal and which of the following drugs would be best to treat her?
A 35-year-old woman presents with persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest and fatigue for over 6 months. She reports […]
Mood Disorder Category: Major Depressive Disorder
She was put on tricyclic antidepressants ( TCA ) and after 4 weeks of monitoring, it was discovered that she had irregular menstruation and galactorrhea. Which of the following medication will produce the mentioned side effects?
A 35-year-old female presents with irregular menstruation and galactorrhea after starting a new medication. She reports taking a tricyclic antidepressant
She was prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant ( TCA ) by the physician and three weeks later, her family complained that her daughter is confused for the last 2 days and complained of an imaginary snake. She has been treated for flu the last week. Her parents brought her medications that she has used one week back. Which of the following medication appears to reduce the bioavailability of TCA in the Blood?
A young woman on a tricyclic antidepressant ( TCA ) for major depressive disorder, experiencing confusion and hallucinations of a
The patient was given tricyclic antidepressants ( TCA ) and a mono amino oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI ) for her disease condition. She was taken to the Emergency Room a week later due to severe headache, nausea, vomiting and diplopia. Ophthalmoscope revealed papilledema. What is the most plausible reason for her new symptoms?
The patient was given tricyclic antidepressants ( TCA ) and a mono amino oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI ) for her
Regarding ECT which of the following is associated with the cognitive deficit?
A 45-year-old patient with severe major depressive disorder is scheduled for ECT.. The Healthcare team discusses the treatment options. The
What is the best electrode location in her brain for unilateral ECT?
A 45-year-old woman presents with persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest and changes in appetite and sleep. She expresses
Before obtaining consent the patient and his family were informed about the potential negative effects of ECT.. Which of the following is a side effect of ECT?
A 45-year-old patient with severe depression receives ECT.. Post-treatment, he struggles to recall recent events and including the ECT Sessions.
Following the ECT procedure and the patient seemed confused. What is the most frequent cause of post-ictal confusion after an ECT?
After undergoing ECT, a patient exhibits confusion. The most likely cause of post-ictal confusion is attributed to sine-wave ECT and
Which of the following is a common symptom of major depressive disorder?
A 45-year-old woman presents with feelings of extreme tiredness and lack of energy, even with minimal activity. She reports struggling
Which of the following is a common symptom of major depressive disorder?
A 35-year-old woman presents with feelings of extreme tiredness and lack of energy and even after minimal activity. She reports