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Which of the following is NOT a biological symptom of depression?
Which of the following is NOT a biological symptom of depression?
Which neurotransmitters are postulated to be deficient in depression?
Which neurotransmitters are postulated to be deficient in depression?
What is the major cause of disability in the world?
What is the major cause of disability in the world?
What is postulated to be the cause of depression?
What is postulated to be the cause of depression?
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What percentage of adults are estimated to suffer from depression globally?
What percentage of adults are estimated to suffer from depression globally?
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Which gender is more affected by depression?
Which gender is more affected by depression?
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What is the main mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?
What is the main mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?
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What is the suggested relation between improvement of emotional symptoms and neurotransmitter transmission in tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?
What is the suggested relation between improvement of emotional symptoms and neurotransmitter transmission in tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?
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What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) related to blockade of muscarinic receptors?
What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) related to blockade of muscarinic receptors?
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What condition has imipramine been used for in children older than 6 years of age?
What condition has imipramine been used for in children older than 6 years of age?
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What is the main action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?
What is the main action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?
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What is a common adverse effect related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?
What is a common adverse effect related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?
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Which neurotransmitter's transmission enhancement is related to improvement of emotional symptoms in tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?
Which neurotransmitter's transmission enhancement is related to improvement of emotional symptoms in tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)?
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What condition have tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) been used to treat, particularly amitriptyline?
What condition have tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) been used to treat, particularly amitriptyline?
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What is the therapeutic use of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) in treating chronic pain syndromes?
What is the therapeutic use of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) in treating chronic pain syndromes?
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