30 Questions
What is a common sexual side effect of SSRIs in women?
Anorgasmia
Which of the following antidepressants is least likely to cause sexual dysfunction?
Fluvoxamine
What may be a first strategy in managing treatment-related sexual dysfunction?
Reducing the SSRI dosage
Which of the following is NOT an SNRI?
Fluvoxamine
What is a possible treatment option for male patients suffering from sexual side effects of antidepressants?
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Which of the following is associated with the highest rate of sexual side effects?
Paroxetine
What is a common sexual side effect of SSRIs in men?
Delayed ejaculation
What is a novel drug that may be used as an alternative to SSRIs with sexual side effects?
Vortioxetine
What may be used to counteract the sexual side effects of antidepressants in some patients?
Cyproheptadine (Periactin)
Which of the following antidepressants is not mentioned as an alternative to SSRIs with sexual side effects?
Venlafaxine
What is the function of anticholinergics?
Antagonize acetylcholine receptors
What is the primary use of buspirone?
Treating generalized anxiety disorder
What is a common side effect of buspirone?
All of the above
What is the primary advantage of buspirone over benzodiazepines?
Lower risk of abuse
What is the typical duration for buspirone to take effect?
1-2 weeks
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a history of substance abuse?
Buspirone
What is the definition of a panic attack?
A discrete period of sudden onset of intense apprehension
What is the first-line therapy for panic attacks?
SSRIs
What is the risk of combining BZDs with ETOH?
Increased risk of respiratory depression
What is the treatment of choice for situational anxiety caused by a major loss?
Benzodiazepines
Which adverse effect in newborns is NOT associated with late exposure to SSRIs in the third trimester?
Blurred vision
Among the following, which antidepressant is considered when treatment for major depressive disorder is initiated for the first time during pregnancy?
Escitalopram
Which of the following medications should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal cardiac defects?
Paroxetine
What is the duration of the acute treatment phase for antidepressant drug therapy?
12 weeks
Which drug therapy agent is considered most effective, especially for bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease?
Levodopa with carbidopa
What is a cardinal symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Resting tremor
What should be ruled out first when considering Parkinson's disease differentials?
Medication-induced symptoms
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
Dopamine
Which class of medication may cause reversible secondary parkinsonism and should be avoided in Parkinson's patients?
Antiemetics
What is the goal of drug therapy in the acute treatment phase of Parkinson's disease?
Treat the patient until full remission
Test your knowledge on the sexual side effects of antidepressants, such as decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, and anorgasmia. Learn about managing treatment-related sexual dysfunction and alternative antidepressants without these side effects.
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