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Phenothiazines are a classification of antidepressants that effectively increase the concentration of monoamines in the brain.
Phenothiazines are a classification of antidepressants that effectively increase the concentration of monoamines in the brain.
False
Imipramine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Imipramine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
False
Risperidone (Risperdal) is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
Risperidone (Risperdal) is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
False
Fluoxetine is a classic tricyclic antidepressant.
Fluoxetine is a classic tricyclic antidepressant.
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like Amitriptyline (Elavil) have fewer adverse effects compared to SSRIs.
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like Amitriptyline (Elavil) have fewer adverse effects compared to SSRIs.
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) pose a higher risk of ventricular arrhythmias compared to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) pose a higher risk of ventricular arrhythmias compared to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
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Phenothiazines are a type of antipsychotic drug that can only be excreted through urine.
Phenothiazines are a type of antipsychotic drug that can only be excreted through urine.
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Imipramine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug.
Imipramine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug.
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Risperidone is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine.
Risperidone is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine.
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Fluoxetine can produce side effects like sexual dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension.
Fluoxetine can produce side effects like sexual dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension.
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Chlorpromazine has been linked to leukopenia which is a reduction in red blood cells.
Chlorpromazine has been linked to leukopenia which is a reduction in red blood cells.
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Haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug that is primarily excreted through feces.
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug that is primarily excreted through feces.
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Phenothiazines are the most commonly prescribed first line treatment agents for depression.
Phenothiazines are the most commonly prescribed first line treatment agents for depression.
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Imipramine is an example of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
Imipramine is an example of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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Risperidone is primarily used to reduce psychotic symptoms in conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Risperidone is primarily used to reduce psychotic symptoms in conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Fluoxetine belongs to the class of phenothiazines.
Fluoxetine belongs to the class of phenothiazines.
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Phenothiazines are known for causing weight gain as an adverse effect.
Phenothiazines are known for causing weight gain as an adverse effect.
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Imipramine is metabolized renally and excreted hepatically.
Imipramine is metabolized renally and excreted hepatically.
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