Based on criteria ranging from effectiveness to cost, which drug ...

[Redwolflake15]

Based on criteria ranging from effectiveness to cost, which drug would be the likely first choice for treating a depressed patient?
 
  a) a benzodiazepine
   b) an MAO inhibitor
   c) a tricyclic antidepressant
   d) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Question 2

In the past year, John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit John?
 
  a) bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling specifier
  b) bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling specifier
  c) cyclothymia
  d) major depressive disorder-rapid cycling specifier

[Sophiapenny]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a

[Redwolflake15]

Great answer, keep it coming

[skipfourms123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it