Question

1. a 60 - year - old male with chronic pain and a history of substance use disorder reports difficulty sleeping and low mood. which of the following antidepressants is most appropriate for this patient? a. sertraline. b. duloxetine. c. mirtazapine. d. amitriptyline.

Explanation:

Mirtazapine has sedative - like effects which can help with sleep problems, and also has antidepressant properties. Sertaline and Duloxetine may not have as strong sedative effects for sleep. Amitriptyline has more side - effects and is less commonly used as a first - line treatment. Given the patient's sleep difficulty, mirtazapine is a good choice.

Answer:

C. Mirtazapine.