Antidepressant Drugs Classification

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What is believed to be the cause of depression in patients?

A deficiency in lithium carbonate

An overproduction of acetylcholine

A lack of antidepressant drugs in the body

An imbalance in neurotransmitters (correct)

What is the main mechanism of action of antidepressant drugs?

Blocking the action of acetylcholine

Stimulating the production of monoamine oxidase

Increasing the production of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin

Preventing the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin (correct)

What is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

Weight loss

Increased energy

Insomnia

Anticholinergic and sedative properties (correct)

Which type of antidepressant is more likely to cause insomnia?

SSRIs Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists believe tricyclic antidepressants do to alleviate depression?

Restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs?

Tricyclic antidepressants have significant anticholinergic and sedative properties Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

Cardiac dysrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) over tricyclic antidepressants?

They produce fewer serious adverse effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neurotransmitters in the body?

To communicate with other nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Gastrointestinal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the group of antidepressants that includes Amitriptyline and Imipramine?

TCA/Tricyclic Antidepressants Signup and view all the answers

Why are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) infrequently used?

They may interact with certain foods and drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of Imipramine in treating a specific condition?

Enuresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?

Blocking the deactivation of tyramine Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the type of antidepressant that includes Lithium carbonate?

Mood-stabilizing agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants?

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

What is the primary use of lithium carbonate?

Treating bipolar disorder Signup and view all the answers

What should be obtained before lithium therapy is begun?

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

What should patients receiving MAO inhibitors avoid?

OTC drugs and foods or beverages containing tyramine Signup and view all the answers

What should patients taking lithium carbonate be cautioned to avoid?

Alcohol and other CNS depressants Signup and view all the answers