A 54 year of age male presents with sad mood, anhedonia, lethargy, and suicidal ideation. Based on the information provided which of the following medications would you definitely avoid?

A 54 year of age male presents with sad mood, anhedonia, lethargy, and suicidal ideation. Based on the information provided which of the following medications would you definitely avoid? 1) Fluoxetine (Prozac) 2) Imipramine (Tofranil) 3) Sertraline (Zoloft) 4) Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 5) b and d What is the rationale for your choice?

A depression question is posed.

The diagnoses of depression has been made for a 57 year of age white male with symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, hoplessness, suicidal ideation and anhedonia for the last 4 weeks. His medical history indicates a myocardial infarcation )"heart attack") 2 yesrs ago and he now takes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) prn for angina and chest pain and warfarin (Coumadin) for inhibition of platelet aggregation. He has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C. What is your opinion for the safest antidepressant for this patient's treatment? 1) Doxepin (Sinequan) 2) Trazodone (Desyrel) 3) Fluoxetine (Prozac) 4) Nefazodone (Serzone) 5) Citalopram (Celexa) What is the rationale for your answer?

Mary a 26 year of age Caucasian female is referred to you for depression. Given the severity of her symptoms, you and the patient agree that she should be treated with a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.

Mary a 26 year of age Caucasian female is referred to you for depression. Given the severity of her symptoms, you and the patient agree that she should be treated with a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Mary has never been treated for depression before, but her aunt Debbie was successfully treated with Imipramine (Tofranil) and was able to tolerate the side effects very well. As you take the medical history, Mary informs you that there is a history in her family of cardiac arrhythmias, and that her heart "flutters" once in a while when she feels anxious. Given only this information, the best course of action is: 1) Start Mary on Imiprimine (Tofranil). Chances are that this ... click for more

Atypical antidepressants usages are noted.

What are some of the off label uses for some of the Atypical Antidepressants?

Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors are overviewed.

Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors are examples of: a) Reversable enzyme inhibitors b) Irreversable enzyme inhibitors c) Reversable enzyme enhancers d) Irreversable enzyme enhancers This question is achieved.