Top 75 Drugs Antidepressants Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: tablets: 7.5mg, 15mg, 30mg, 45mg ODT: 15mg, 30mg, 45mg
Answer: mirtazapine - dosage forms
Question 2: treatment of depression
Answer: mirtazapine - indications
Question 3: antagonist of central presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic inhibitory receptors increase central
noradrenergic and serotonergic activity antagonist of 5HT2 and 5HT3 serotonin receptors H1
histamine receptor inhibitor
Answer: mirtazapine - MOA
Question 4: increases suicidal thoughts in children and young adults agranulocytosis possible MAOI
contraindication abrupt discontinuation: dysphoric mood, irritability, agitation, dizziness, anxiety,
confusion, insomnia, headache Pregnancy C
Answer: mirtazapine - contraindications
Question 5: drowsiness dry mouth increased appetite constipation weight gain dizziness flu syndrome
abnormal dreams
Answer: mirtazapine - ADE
Question 6: may cause drowsiness may increase suicidal thoughts or actions avoid alcohol up to 2 weeks
before effects seen do not abruptly discontinue SolTabs must be used immediately upon opening
Answer: mirtazapine - counseling
Question 7: Remeron
Answer: mirtazapine - brand name
Question 8: antidepressant
Answer: mirtazapine - class
Question 9: Prozac, Serafem
Answer: fluoxetine - brand name
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, Question 10: tablets: 10mg, 20mg, 60mg capsules: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg DR capsules (Prozac Weekly):
90mg liquid: 20mg/5mL (mint)
Answer: fluoxetine - dosage froms
Question 11: depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder
Answer: fluoxetine - indications
Question 12: SSRI
Answer: fluoxetine - MOA
Question 13: increases suicidal thoughts in children and young adults contraindicated with MAOIs and
thioridazine rash can progress to serious cutaneous systemic illness caution with liver disease do not
abruptly discontinue Pregnancy B
Answer: fluoxetine - contraindications
Question 14: nausea insomnia anorexia headache nervousness drowsiness tremor diarrhea sweating
asthenia decreased libido abnormal ejaculation fatigue
Answer: fluoxetine - ADE
Question 15: may increase suicidal thoughts or actions may cause drowsiness avoid alcohol up to 2
weeks before effects are seen do not abruptly discontinue watch for rash or hives
Answer: fluoxetine counseling
Question 16: Effexor (XR)
Answer: venlafaxine - brand name
Question 17: tablets: 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg XR capsules: 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg XR
tablets: 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
Answer: venlafaxine - dosage forms
Question 18: depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety disorder
Answer: venlafaxine - indications
Question 19: SNRI
Answer: venlafaxine - MOA
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: tablets: 7.5mg, 15mg, 30mg, 45mg ODT: 15mg, 30mg, 45mg
Answer: mirtazapine - dosage forms
Question 2: treatment of depression
Answer: mirtazapine - indications
Question 3: antagonist of central presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic inhibitory receptors increase central
noradrenergic and serotonergic activity antagonist of 5HT2 and 5HT3 serotonin receptors H1
histamine receptor inhibitor
Answer: mirtazapine - MOA
Question 4: increases suicidal thoughts in children and young adults agranulocytosis possible MAOI
contraindication abrupt discontinuation: dysphoric mood, irritability, agitation, dizziness, anxiety,
confusion, insomnia, headache Pregnancy C
Answer: mirtazapine - contraindications
Question 5: drowsiness dry mouth increased appetite constipation weight gain dizziness flu syndrome
abnormal dreams
Answer: mirtazapine - ADE
Question 6: may cause drowsiness may increase suicidal thoughts or actions avoid alcohol up to 2 weeks
before effects seen do not abruptly discontinue SolTabs must be used immediately upon opening
Answer: mirtazapine - counseling
Question 7: Remeron
Answer: mirtazapine - brand name
Question 8: antidepressant
Answer: mirtazapine - class
Question 9: Prozac, Serafem
Answer: fluoxetine - brand name
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, Question 10: tablets: 10mg, 20mg, 60mg capsules: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg DR capsules (Prozac Weekly):
90mg liquid: 20mg/5mL (mint)
Answer: fluoxetine - dosage froms
Question 11: depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder
Answer: fluoxetine - indications
Question 12: SSRI
Answer: fluoxetine - MOA
Question 13: increases suicidal thoughts in children and young adults contraindicated with MAOIs and
thioridazine rash can progress to serious cutaneous systemic illness caution with liver disease do not
abruptly discontinue Pregnancy B
Answer: fluoxetine - contraindications
Question 14: nausea insomnia anorexia headache nervousness drowsiness tremor diarrhea sweating
asthenia decreased libido abnormal ejaculation fatigue
Answer: fluoxetine - ADE
Question 15: may increase suicidal thoughts or actions may cause drowsiness avoid alcohol up to 2
weeks before effects are seen do not abruptly discontinue watch for rash or hives
Answer: fluoxetine counseling
Question 16: Effexor (XR)
Answer: venlafaxine - brand name
Question 17: tablets: 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg XR capsules: 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg XR
tablets: 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
Answer: venlafaxine - dosage forms
Question 18: depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety disorder
Answer: venlafaxine - indications
Question 19: SNRI
Answer: venlafaxine - MOA
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