NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the maximum recommended daily dose of Citalopram for elderly patients?

20 mg/day
40 mg/day
60 mg/day
No recommendation

The correct answer is: 20 mg/day

The maximum recommended daily dose of Citalopram for elderly patients is 20 mg/day. This is because elderly patients are more sensitive and vulnerable to medication side effects and higher doses may increase the risk of adverse reactions. Option B and C, 40 mg/day and 60 mg/day respectively, are higher than the recommended dose and therefore are not the correct answer. Option D, stating that there is no recommendation, is also incorrect as there is a maximum recommended daily dose for elderly patients. Therefore, option A is the best answer as it aligns with the recommended guidelines for elderly patients.