01-25-2010, 03:43 PM
odin i liked ur answer.
the answer is C. MAO.
SSRI is better bcoz of its side effect profile.
Explanation:
this pt is likely suffering from a major depressive episode. Because of her depression has atypical features. Although atypical features respond best to MAO such as phenelzine these medications are rarely used beczuse t the potential risk of a fatal hypertensvie crisis.
SSRI such as fluxetine and sertraline are also beficial even though response rates to SSRI may not match those of the MAO. because of their favorable safety profile SSRI have become 1st line treatment in major depression.
the answer is C. MAO.
SSRI is better bcoz of its side effect profile.
Explanation:
this pt is likely suffering from a major depressive episode. Because of her depression has atypical features. Although atypical features respond best to MAO such as phenelzine these medications are rarely used beczuse t the potential risk of a fatal hypertensvie crisis.
SSRI such as fluxetine and sertraline are also beficial even though response rates to SSRI may not match those of the MAO. because of their favorable safety profile SSRI have become 1st line treatment in major depression.