Dwight is an older adult who is being treated for depression symptoms by his physician. Which of the following would NOT be a class of medication that might be prescribed for his depression symptoms?
A) heterocyclic phenothiazines
B) heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs)
C) monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
D) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Question

Dwight is an older adult who is being treated for depression symptoms by his physician. Which of the following would NOT be a class of medication that might be prescribed for his depression symptoms?​
A) ​heterocyclic phenothiazines
B) ​heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs)
C) ​monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
D) ​selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heterocyclic phenothiazines are typically used as antipsychotic medications and would not be prescribed for depression symptoms. The other classes of medications listed are commonly used to treat depression.

Dwight Is an Older Adult Who Is Being Treated for Depression