Escitalopram (Lexapro)is aselective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)used formajor depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). If escitalopram isnon-formulary, a suitable alternative would besertraline (Zoloft), anotherSSRIwith a similar mechanism of action and indication.
A. Cabergoline→ Incorrect; cabergoline is adopamine agonistused to treathyperprolactinemia, not depression or anxiety.
B. Ciprofloxacin→ Incorrect; ciprofloxacin is afluoroquinolone antibiotic, unrelated to antidepressant therapy.
D. Amantadine→ Incorrect; amantadine is anantiviral and antiparkinsonianagent, not used for depression.
Other Answer Choices Explained:References:
PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline (Pharmacology for Technicians – Nervous System Drugs)
Lexicomp Drug Monographs for SSRIs (Escitalopram & Sertraline)
Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
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