17 board-style questions on ssris & antidepressants in the PulseMD family medicine question bank, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.
A 42-year-old woman presents with 4 weeks of persistent sadness, anhedonia, fatigue, poor concentration, insomnia, and a 10-pound weight loss. She reports feeling worthless and has passive thoughts of death but denies a specific plan or intent. Her PHQ-9 score is 18 (moderately severe). She has no prior psychiatric history and takes no medications. What is the most appropriate initial treatment plan?
A 34-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple life domains (work, health, finances) for the past 8 months. She reports muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and irritability. She has tried relaxation techniques with minimal benefit. Her PHQ-9 is 6 (mild) and GAD-7 is 14 (moderate). She has no substance use history. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacotherapy?
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