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qid 6112 · health
Question: A previously healthy 37-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 3-month history of episodes of severe anxiety, shortness of breath, palpitations, and numbness in her hands and feet. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. Thyroid function studies and an ECG show no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?
- Haloperidol
- Risperidone
- Paroxetine
- Methadone
- Diazepam
- Chlorpromazine
- Methylphenidate
- Olanzapine
- Lithium carbonate
Our answer: C. Paroxetine Source quote machine-checked (strict)
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Current source
StatPearls, "Paroxetine" (NCBI Bookshelf)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526022/
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Earlier version (superseded)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430973/
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Earlier version (superseded)
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