NURS 6650 LATEST EXAM| PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 6630(GUARANTEED PASS)

Question: Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for managing treatment-resistant depression? A.Switch from one SSRI to another SSRI B.Switch from one SSRI to a SNRI C.Combine two antidepressants with different mechanisms of action D.Augment with lithium E.Any of the above would be an appropriate strategy "SACO, a mnemonic developed to aid in the selection of treatment options, aligns with current guidelines' recommendations of Switching therapies, Augmentation, Combination of antidepressant classes, and Optimization as appropriate approaches for managing TRD." Reference: Which of the following medications is best to AVOID in maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder and why? A.Valproate, because it is only used in the treatment of acute manic episodes. B.Lithium, because it is only used in the treatment of acute manic episodes.