Antidepressants and Depression Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a biological symptom of depression?

Loss of interest in activities (correct)

Sleep disturbances

Headaches

Unexplained chronic pain

Which neurotransmitters are postulated to be deficient in depression?

Noradrenaline and Histamine

GABA and Glutamate

Dopamine and Serotonin (correct)

Endorphins and Acetylcholine

What is the major cause of disability in the world?

Disturbance of thought

Emotional symptoms

Disturbance of cognition

Psychic depression (correct)

What is postulated to be the cause of depression?

Deficiency of NA and/or 5-HT in the CNS Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults are estimated to suffer from depression globally?

5% Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is more affected by depression?

Women Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?

Inhibition of neuronal reuptake of both 5-HT & NA Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested relation between improvement of emotional symptoms and neurotransmitter transmission in tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?

Enhancement of 5-HT transmission for emotional symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) related to blockade of muscarinic receptors?

Blurred vision Signup and view all the answers

What condition has imipramine been used for in children older than 6 years of age?

Nocturnal enuresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?

Block the reuptake of serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?

Weight gain Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter's transmission enhancement is related to improvement of emotional symptoms in tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?

Serotonin (5-HT) Signup and view all the answers

What condition have tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) been used to treat, particularly amitriptyline?

Migraine headache prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) in treating chronic pain syndromes?

Treating neuropathic pain Signup and view all the answers

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