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What is a common sexual side effect of SSRIs in women?
What is a common sexual side effect of SSRIs in women?
- Increased drive
- Decreased libido
- Delayed ejaculation
- Anorgasmia (correct)
Which of the following antidepressants is least likely to cause sexual dysfunction?
Which of the following antidepressants is least likely to cause sexual dysfunction?
- Fluvoxamine (correct)
- Paroxetine
- Venlafaxine
- Fluoxetine
What may be a first strategy in managing treatment-related sexual dysfunction?
What may be a first strategy in managing treatment-related sexual dysfunction?
- Switching to another antidepressant
- Adding cyproheptadine (Periactin)
- Reducing the SSRI dosage (correct)
- Using sildenafil (Viagra)
Which of the following is NOT an SNRI?
Which of the following is NOT an SNRI?
What is a possible treatment option for male patients suffering from sexual side effects of antidepressants?
What is a possible treatment option for male patients suffering from sexual side effects of antidepressants?
Which of the following is associated with the highest rate of sexual side effects?
Which of the following is associated with the highest rate of sexual side effects?
What is a common sexual side effect of SSRIs in men?
What is a common sexual side effect of SSRIs in men?
What is a novel drug that may be used as an alternative to SSRIs with sexual side effects?
What is a novel drug that may be used as an alternative to SSRIs with sexual side effects?
What may be used to counteract the sexual side effects of antidepressants in some patients?
What may be used to counteract the sexual side effects of antidepressants in some patients?
Which of the following antidepressants is not mentioned as an alternative to SSRIs with sexual side effects?
Which of the following antidepressants is not mentioned as an alternative to SSRIs with sexual side effects?
What is the function of anticholinergics?
What is the function of anticholinergics?
What is the primary use of buspirone?
What is the primary use of buspirone?
What is a common side effect of buspirone?
What is a common side effect of buspirone?
What is the primary advantage of buspirone over benzodiazepines?
What is the primary advantage of buspirone over benzodiazepines?
What is the typical duration for buspirone to take effect?
What is the typical duration for buspirone to take effect?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a history of substance abuse?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a history of substance abuse?
What is the definition of a panic attack?
What is the definition of a panic attack?
What is the first-line therapy for panic attacks?
What is the first-line therapy for panic attacks?
What is the risk of combining BZDs with ETOH?
What is the risk of combining BZDs with ETOH?
What is the treatment of choice for situational anxiety caused by a major loss?
What is the treatment of choice for situational anxiety caused by a major loss?
Which adverse effect in newborns is NOT associated with late exposure to SSRIs in the third trimester?
Which adverse effect in newborns is NOT associated with late exposure to SSRIs in the third trimester?
Among the following, which antidepressant is considered when treatment for major depressive disorder is initiated for the first time during pregnancy?
Among the following, which antidepressant is considered when treatment for major depressive disorder is initiated for the first time during pregnancy?
Which of the following medications should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal cardiac defects?
Which of the following medications should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal cardiac defects?
What is the duration of the acute treatment phase for antidepressant drug therapy?
What is the duration of the acute treatment phase for antidepressant drug therapy?
Which drug therapy agent is considered most effective, especially for bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease?
Which drug therapy agent is considered most effective, especially for bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease?
What is a cardinal symptom of Parkinson's disease?
What is a cardinal symptom of Parkinson's disease?
What should be ruled out first when considering Parkinson's disease differentials?
What should be ruled out first when considering Parkinson's disease differentials?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
Which class of medication may cause reversible secondary parkinsonism and should be avoided in Parkinson's patients?
Which class of medication may cause reversible secondary parkinsonism and should be avoided in Parkinson's patients?
What is the goal of drug therapy in the acute treatment phase of Parkinson's disease?
What is the goal of drug therapy in the acute treatment phase of Parkinson's disease?
