Which of the following are first-line medications for the treatment of depression
Question : Which of the following are first-line medications for the treatment of depression? (Select all that apply)
A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
B. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
C. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
D. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Answer: AC
Explanation: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) have good efficacy and fewer side effects, and are recommended as first-line medications for depression by the Korean Psychiatric Association. TCAs and MAOIs have more side effects and are used as second-line treatments. Therefore, the correct answers are AC.
