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This is incorrect. According to the NICE guidelines, SSRIs are the first-line treatment for depression. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are much less frequently used than other antidepressants.
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e
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
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This is incorrect. According to the NICE guidelines, SSRIs are the first-line treatment for depression. SNRIs such as duloxetine are commonly used if SSRIs fail to improve symptoms.
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b
SNRI
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This is correct. The first-line medication for the management of depression in adults according to the NICE guidelines are SSRIs such as sertraline.
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a
SSRI
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This is incorrect. According to the NICE guidelines, SSRIs are the first-line treatment for depression. Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline are commonly used if SSRIs fail to improve symptoms.
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c
Tricyclic antidepressants
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This is incorrect. Benzodiazepines are used for the treatment of anxiety and agitation.
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d
Benzodiazepines
Concept
Chapter
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Depression
Topic
213
Mind (psychiatry)
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According to the NICE guidelines, which of the following is the first-line treatment for depression?
a