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NR547 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025-2026 (VERIFIED
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Medications for depression ANS: SSRIs
SNRIs
SDRIs
TCAs
MAOIs
SSRIs ANS: -Action: inhibit 5-HT reuptake
-Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline
-Adverse effects:
• nausea
• agitation
• diarrhea
• headache
• weight gain
• sexual side effects
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SNRIs ANS: -inhibit 5-HT reuptake
-inhibit NE reuptake (↑ energy, focus)
-increase DA in prefrontal cortex (↑ cognition)
-Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine
-Adverse effects:
• elevated blood pressure
• nausea
• sweating
• tremors
• anxiety
• insomnia
• constipation
• anorexia
• sexual dysfunction
SDRIs ANS: -inhibit DA reuptake (↑alertness, motivation)
-inhibit NE reuptake (↑energy)
-Adverse effects:
• agitation
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• headache
• dry mouth
• constipation
• weight loss
TCAs ANS: -Action: inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine; blocks
norepinephrine, histamine, and acetylcholine receptors
-Examples: amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin
-Common Side Effects:
• dry mouth
• constipation
• blurred vision
• urinary retention
• sedation
• weight gain
• hypotension
• tachycardia
• sexual dysfunction
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MAOIs ANS: -Action: increases norepinephrine and serotonin by inhibiting the enzyme
that inactivates it
-Examples: isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine
-Common Side Effects:
• sedation
• diiness
• sexual dysfunction
• hypertensive crisiszz
Prescribing pearls: citalopram (Celexa) ANS: mild antihistamine effects
Prescribing pearls: escitalopram (Lexapro) ANS: no known drug interactions
Prescribing pearls: fluoxetine (Prozac) ANS: longest half-life
Prescribing pearls: paroxetine (Paxil) ANS: also treats social anxiety and insomnia
Prescribing pearls: fluvoxamine (Luvox) ANS: treats anxious depression smokers
require increased dose
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