NBME 12 block 4 q 45

[Herobiro]

70 yo woman, crying, difficult sleeping, her husband died 3 weeks ago, lost 3-lb, tearful, no suicidal ideation, normal physical exam, what to do?
a.encourage pt to live with a relative
b.provide supportive counseling
c.recommend cognitive therapy
d.Prescribe antidepressant
e.prescribe long acting benzo

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[deleted645092]

3 weeks is too soon to be pathologic if there is no SI so supportive therapy. Am I right?

 

[Herobiro]

Yeah, I think its B too.

 

[roupeeg92]

I'd go with B