NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is a recommended treatment strategy for treatment-resistant depression?

Increase physical exercise only
Change to a new antidepressant (AD)
Use antipsychotics as the first option
Augment with vitamin therapy exclusively

The correct answer is: Change to a new antidepressant (AD)

One recommended treatment strategy for treatment-resistant depression is to switch to a new antidepressant. This is because after trying several different antidepressants, a patient may not respond to any of them and may need to try a different one to find relief. It is not recommended to only increase physical exercise as a treatment for treatment-resistant depression, as this may not address the underlying chemical imbalances in the brain. Using antipsychotics as a first option may not be effective and can have negative side effects. Augmenting with vitamin therapy exclusively may not be effective as a standalone treatment and should be used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches.