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PHCL 412 Antidepressants Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Depression is caused by what? - answer✔Deficiency in...
- Catecholamines(2)
- Indoleamines(1)
Catecholamines deficient in depression - answer✔dopamine;DA and norepinephrine;NE
indoleamine neurotransmitter deficient in depression - answer✔serotonin ;5HT
SSRIs/SNRIs are examples of ____ drugs. - answer✔Newer
Tricyclics are examples of ____ drugs. - answer✔Older
ALL tricyclics block the re-uptake of both ______ and ______, WITH EFFECTS on a number of
other receptors. - answer✔NE
5-HT
What are some symptoms of TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants)? - answer✔( jst saw ap )
JITTERY
SEDATION
TACHYCARDIA
SEXUAL DISFUNCTION
ANTIMUSCARINIC
WEIGHT GAIN
ARRHYTHMIA
POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
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