Which of the following conditions is commonly treated with the medication sertraline?
A.
Schizophrenia
B.
Asthma
C.
Depression
D.
Heart failure
The Answer Is:
C
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Explanation:
Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) most commonly used to treat depressive disorders and several anxiety-related conditions. In outpatient chart review, recognizing medication–condition relationships supports accurate problem list maintenance and compliant diagnosis reporting, but the diagnosis must still be clearly documented as assessed/managed at the encounter. Depression is the best match because SSRIs like sertraline are first-line pharmacologic therapy for major depressive disorder and are frequently continued long-term with monitoring for symptom control, side effects, and functional status. Schizophrenia is primarily treated with antipsychotic medications; sertraline may be used only as an adjunct if a comorbid depressive or anxiety disorder is present, so it is not the common primary treatment. Asthma management centers on bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids, not SSRIs. Heart failure therapy involves guideline-directed cardiac medications (e.g., beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARNI, diuretics), and sertraline is not a standard heart failure treatment. Outpatient CDI education emphasizes documenting the specific mental health diagnosis, current status (stable/worsening), and treatment plan to support coding.
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