Question 186 · LEK · Antidepressants
In a patient with depression and significant psychomotor retardation, the most effective medication may be:
- A. fluvoxamine.
- B. fluoxetine.
- C. vortioxetine.
- D. sertraline.
- E. mianserin.
Hint
For a markedly slowed patient, prefer an antidepressant with an activating rather than a sedating profile.
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