A 72 year old lady is severely depressed. For the past 2 days she has suicidal thoughts with an actual intent to die. Which of the following is best suitable to alleviate the symptoms?
AECT
BSelegiline
CHaloperidol + Chlorpromazine
DAmitriptyline
A 45-year-old patient with a history of depression was initially being treated with sertraline, but his symptoms were not adequately controlled. His medication regimen was changed to include an MAO inhibitor and amitriptyline. Shortly after the change in medication, the patient developed agitation, seizures, hyperreflexia, and tremor. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
ACyproheptadine
BLorazepam
CL-carnitine
DLeucovorin
EDantrolene
Which of the following medications is primarily an antipsychotic rather than a mood stabilizer and is NOT typically used for long-term prophylaxis in bipolar disorder? Chlorpromazine, Lithium, Carbamazepine, Sodium Valproate.
AChlorpromazine
BSodium Valproate
CCarbamazepine
DLithium
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