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Which class of antidepressants is commonly associated with weight gain as a side effect?
Which class of antidepressants is commonly associated with weight gain as a side effect?
- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) (correct)
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Which medication is an example of an ultra-short-acting anxiolytic drug?
Which medication is an example of an ultra-short-acting anxiolytic drug?
- Lorazepam
- Alprazolam
- Midazolam (correct)
- Oxazepam
Which side effect is commonly associated with neuroleptic drugs?
Which side effect is commonly associated with neuroleptic drugs?
- Weight gain
- Drowsiness
- ECG abnormalities
- Muscle tremors (correct)
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by Trazodone in its mechanism of action?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by Trazodone in its mechanism of action?
What is the primary mechanism of action of MAO inhibitors in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?
What is the primary mechanism of action of MAO inhibitors in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?
Which of the following drugs is classified as an ultra-long-acting barbiturate?
Which of the following drugs is classified as an ultra-long-acting barbiturate?
Which type of medication is commonly used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
Which type of medication is commonly used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
Which neurotransmitter system is primarily affected by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which neurotransmitter system is primarily affected by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Study Notes
Antidepressants and Side Effects
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly associated with weight gain as a side effect.
Anxiolytic Drugs
- Midazolam is an example of an ultra-short-acting anxiolytic drug.
Neuroleptic Drugs
- Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect commonly associated with neuroleptic drugs.
Mechanism of Action of Trazodone
- Trazodone primarily targets the serotonin neurotransmitter in its mechanism of action.
MAO Inhibitors
- The primary mechanism of action of MAO inhibitors in the treatment of psychiatric disorders is to inhibit the breakdown of certain neurotransmitters, increasing their availability in the synaptic cleft.
Barbiturates
- Phenobarbital is classified as an ultra-long-acting barbiturate.
Mood Stabilizers
- Lithium is commonly used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- SSRIs primarily affect the serotonin neurotransmitter system, increasing its availability in the synaptic cleft.
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Test your knowledge on the mechanism of action of commonly used anxiolytic drugs that increase the frequency or duration of GABA-mediated chloride ion channel opening. Explore the classification, properties, and potential side effects associated with these medications.
