Tim has been suffering from depression for years, and his physician has recently prescribed a new type of medication for these symptoms. The medication is effective and has immediate antidepressant benefits, in addition to reducing Tim's thoughts about suicide. Each dose provides benefits that can last from a few days up to a week. This medication, called __________, is actually an anesthetic.

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The medication described in the scenario is an effective antidepressant with immediate benefits and can last up to a week. The only option that fits this description and is also an anesthetic is ketamine. Acetylsalicylic acid and tetracycline are both medications used for other purposes (such as pain relief and treating infections, respectively), and aspartame is an artificial sweetener and not a medication.

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