Discussion
Which of the following is used to treat depression?
Answer: B
Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), one of the older classes of antidepressant drugs, and it is used to treat depression, especially depression with atypical features. Naproxen is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug used for pain and inflammation, phenacetin is an old analgesic and antipyretic that was withdrawn because of kidney toxicity, and morphine is an opioid analgesic for severe pain. None of the other three is a treatment for depression. The answer is option B.
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