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Author [[PageAuthor::Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [1]]]
Exam Type ExamType::USMLE Step 2 CK
Main Category MainCategory::Psychiatry
Sub Category SubCategory::Psychiatry, SubCategory::Ethics
Prompt [[Prompt::36 year old man comes to a primary care doctor, with complains of depressed mood and loss of interest from last 7 months when he lost his wife in a car accident. On examinations, his vitals were stable and lab reports were,
  • Hb 14
  • AST 12 U/L
  • ALT 14 U/L
  • ALP 15 U/L
  • Total bilirubin 0.6 mg/dl
  • BUN 14 mg/dL

The dexamethasone suppression test did not reveal an adrenal axis pathology, also TSH was normal. His mood brightened when he learns about positive events. He had a 20 pound weight gain in last 6 months and sleeping 10 hours a day. Also, he described a heavy feeling in his arms and legs. What is the next step in the management?]]

Answer A AnswerA::Prescribe Selegiline
Answer A Explanation AnswerAExp::This a case of atypical depression, it is treated by MAOIs.
Answer B AnswerB::Prescribe Doxepine
Answer B Explanation AnswerBExp::MAOIs not Doxepine is first line treatment for atypical depression.
Answer C AnswerC::Prescribe Lithium
Answer C Explanation AnswerCExp::Lithium is a mood stabilizer, this patient does not have features of bipolar disorder.
Answer D AnswerD::Prescribe Risperidone
Answer D Explanation AnswerDExp::Risperidone is an antipsychotic, not used in the treatment of atypical depression.
Answer E AnswerE::Prescribe Buspirone
Answer E Explanation AnswerEExp::Buspirone is useful for treating depression with features of anxiety.
Right Answer RightAnswer::A
Explanation [[Explanation::This a case of atypical depression, it is treated by MAOIs.

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References: pg 510 MTB-CK]]

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