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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

2

A young patient with schizophrenia is resistant to treatment with conventional antipsychotic medications. Which drug is most preferred?

AHaloperidol

BOlanzapine

CClozapine

DRisperidone

3

What is the treatment of choice for acute panic attacks?

ATricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

BMonoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

CBarbiturates

DBenzodiazepines

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