Antidepressant 101
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What is the first-line therapy for major depressive disorder?

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
  • Tricyclic antidepressant
  • SNRI
  • SSRI (correct)
  • What is the rare risk associated with SSRIs?

  • Serotonin syndrome (correct)
  • Anxiety
  • Dry mouth
  • Insomnia
  • Which antidepressant may be better tolerated than SNRIs?

  • None of the above
  • SSRI (correct)
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
  • Tricyclic antidepressant
  • Which antidepressant has anticholinergic adverse reactions?

    <p>Tricyclic antidepressant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of patients may benefit from MAO inhibitors?

    <p>Patients with unconventional depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant undesirable outcome reported by patients with SSRIs?

    <p>Sexual dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for depression involves the use of electrical currents?

    <p>ECT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for depression involves the use of magnetic fields?

    <p>TMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for depression involves the use of a device that stimulates the vagus nerve?

    <p>VNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for depression involves the use of a device that stimulates specific areas of the brain?

    <p>DBS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential alternative treatment for depression that involves exposure to bright light?

    <p>Light therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential alternative treatment for depression that involves the use of an herbal supplement?

    <p>St. John's wort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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