Antidepressant Drugs Classification

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What is the primary goal of tricyclic antidepressants in treating depression?

To restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain (correct)

To reduce the levels of dopamine in the brain

To stimulate the central nervous system

To increase serotonin levels in the brain

What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

Weight loss

Orthostatic hypertension

Improved vision

Cardiac dysrhythmias (correct)

What is a characteristic of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

They cause weight gain

They produce serious adverse effects

They produce fewer serious adverse effects (correct)

They are poorly absorbed after oral administration

What is a potential interaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) that can cause severe hypertension?

Interaction with foods containing tyramine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for lithium carbonate?

Treatment of bipolar disorder Signup and view all the answers

What should be obtained before starting lithium therapy?

Baseline studies of renal, cardiac, and thyroid status Signup and view all the answers

What should patients be cautioned about when taking MAO inhibitors?

Avoiding foods and beverages containing tyramine Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

Anticholinergic effects Signup and view all the answers

What should patients be advised to do to minimize orthostatic hypotension?

Make position changes slowly Signup and view all the answers

What can help prevent constipation caused by tricyclic antidepressants?

Increasing fluid intake and exercise Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists believe is the cause of depression in patients?

An imbalance in neurotransmitters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antidepressants is NOT a type of SSRI?

Lithium carbonate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of tricyclic antidepressants on neurotransmitters?

Increasing norepinephrine and serotonin levels, and blocking the action of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants due to their anticholinergic properties?

Dry mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs?

Tricyclic antidepressants have more anticholinergic properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antidepressant drugs?

Preventing the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant?

Enuresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary class of antidepressants that includes Citalopram, Sertraline, and Fluoxetine?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by SSRIs?

Serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common condition that can be treated with antidepressant drugs, besides depression?

Chronic pain syndromes Signup and view all the answers

Antidepressant Drugs Classification

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What is the primary goal of tricyclic antidepressants in treating depression?

What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

What is a characteristic of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

What is a potential interaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) that can cause severe hypertension?

What is the primary indication for lithium carbonate?

What should be obtained before starting lithium therapy?

What should patients be cautioned about when taking MAO inhibitors?

What is a potential adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

What should patients be advised to do to minimize orthostatic hypotension?

What can help prevent constipation caused by tricyclic antidepressants?

What do scientists believe is the cause of depression in patients?

Which of the following antidepressants is NOT a type of SSRI?

What is the primary action of tricyclic antidepressants on neurotransmitters?

What is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants due to their anticholinergic properties?

What is the main difference between tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs?

What is the primary mechanism of action of antidepressant drugs?

What is a common use of imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant?

What is the primary class of antidepressants that includes Citalopram, Sertraline, and Fluoxetine?

What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by SSRIs?

What is a common condition that can be treated with antidepressant drugs, besides depression?

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