07-07-2008, 08:29 AM
A 28-year-old woman presents to the clinic for the first time with symptoms of major
depressive disorder lasting several weeks. She requests medication because, apart from
feeling low and tired, she feels distracted, forgetful, and unable to focus on her work. She
reports having been diagnosed as a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and
dyslexia, and she had been given methylphenidate. Which of the following therapeutic
agents would be most appropriate for treatment?
A. Alprazolam
B. Bupropion
C. Lithium
D. Olanzapine
E. Paroxetine
depressive disorder lasting several weeks. She requests medication because, apart from
feeling low and tired, she feels distracted, forgetful, and unable to focus on her work. She
reports having been diagnosed as a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and
dyslexia, and she had been given methylphenidate. Which of the following therapeutic
agents would be most appropriate for treatment?
A. Alprazolam
B. Bupropion
C. Lithium
D. Olanzapine
E. Paroxetine