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Imipramine is known to induce seizure.
Imipramine is known to induce seizure.
False (B)
Doxepin is used for withdrawn patients.
Doxepin is used for withdrawn patients.
False (B)
Cocaine and amphetamines inhibit the uptake of NA and 5-HT.
Cocaine and amphetamines inhibit the uptake of NA and 5-HT.
False (B)
REuptake inhibition of NA and 5-HT causes a decrease of these amines in the synaptic cleft.
REuptake inhibition of NA and 5-HT causes a decrease of these amines in the synaptic cleft.
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Imipramine inhibits the uptake of DA, NA, and 5-HT.
Imipramine inhibits the uptake of DA, NA, and 5-HT.
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Fluoxetine is used in depression and OCDs in adults only.
Fluoxetine is used in depression and OCDs in adults only.
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Trazodone has anticholinergic action.
Trazodone has anticholinergic action.
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Venlafaxine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
Venlafaxine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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Mirtazapine enhances the release of serotonin.
Mirtazapine enhances the release of serotonin.
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Bupropion is used in depression and cessation of smoking.
Bupropion is used in depression and cessation of smoking.
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Paroxetine has a half-life of 2 days.
Paroxetine has a half-life of 2 days.
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MAO-A inhibitors are mainly serotonergic.
MAO-A inhibitors are mainly serotonergic.
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SSRIs inhibit the reuptake of NA and dopamine.
SSRIs inhibit the reuptake of NA and dopamine.
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MAO-B is primarily found in the brain and platelets.
MAO-B is primarily found in the brain and platelets.
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Tranylcypromine is a reversible MAO inhibitor.
Tranylcypromine is a reversible MAO inhibitor.
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Moclobemide is an irreversible MAO inhibitor.
Moclobemide is an irreversible MAO inhibitor.
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TCAs inhibit the reuptake of 5-HT and dopamine only.
TCAs inhibit the reuptake of 5-HT and dopamine only.
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The blockade of antidepressants starts immediately.
The blockade of antidepressants starts immediately.
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Postural hypotension is a common side effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in older patients.
Postural hypotension is a common side effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in older patients.
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α2 and 5-HT1 receptors are activated by a lack of NA/5HT.
α2 and 5-HT1 receptors are activated by a lack of NA/5HT.
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause sedation and mental confusion.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause sedation and mental confusion.
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Imipramine can interact with sympathomimetics to cause hypertensive crisis.
Imipramine can interact with sympathomimetics to cause hypertensive crisis.
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Imipramine undergoes minimal first-pass effect.
Imipramine undergoes minimal first-pass effect.
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The therapeutic window of Imipramine is between 200-500 ng/ml.
The therapeutic window of Imipramine is between 200-500 ng/ml.
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Bupropion is an example of a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI).
Bupropion is an example of a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI).
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Imipramine is primarily excreted through the feces.
Imipramine is primarily excreted through the feces.
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause arrhythmia in patients with IHD.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause arrhythmia in patients with IHD.
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Weight gain is a common side effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
Weight gain is a common side effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
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Imipramine has a half-life of 6-8 hours.
Imipramine has a half-life of 6-8 hours.
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