Mr. Santiago, an 83-year old man, is admitted to a psychiatric hospital for severe depression and active suicidal ideation. His wife reports that he is mute and has remained in bed for the last four days
Which of the following treatments can potentially alter his mood the fastest?
A) Administration of an SSRI.
B) Administration of ECT
C) Administration of an MAOI
D) Administration of a TCA
B
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