Mrs. Clark, a 76-year-old woman, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has started experiencing depression, a common comorbidity with her condition. Which class of medications is most appropriate for treating her depression?
BPSC 5 Years Past Papers Subject Wise / All — Multiple-choice practice
مسز کلارک ، جو 76 سالہ خاتون ہیں ، کو حال ہی میں پارکنسن کی بیماری کی تشخیص ہوئی ہے۔ اس نے افسردگی کا سامنا کرنا شروع کیا ہے ، جو اس کی حالت کے ساتھ ایک عام کاموربیٹی ہے۔ اس کے افسردگی کے علاج کے لئے کون سی طبقے کی دوائیں سب سے زیادہ مناسب ہیں؟
- A. None of these
- B. Tricyclic antidepressants
- C. Stimulants
- D. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Correct answer
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Explanation
Explanation SSRIs are first-line treatment for depression in Parkinson’s disease due to safety and tolerability . They have fewer anticholinergic and cardiovascular side effects compared to tricyclic antidepressants.
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