SSRIs in Depression

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Which class of medications is considered the first line of treatment for chronic anxiety disorders?

  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (correct)
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
  • Benzodiazepines

What is a potential black box warning associated with both SSRIs and MAOIs?

  • May result in serotonin syndrome
  • May cause weight gain
  • May increase risk of suicidality in patients up to 25 years old (correct)
  • May lead to QT prolongation

Which side effect is commonly associated with MAOIs?

  • QT prolongation
  • Serotonin Syndrome
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Xerostomia (dry mouth) (correct)

What is a notable contraindication for both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>Do not administer with other antidepressants or serotonergic medications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest risk associated with MAOIs when eating certain types of food?

<p>Hypertensive Crisis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is commonly associated with both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>Hypertensive crisis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant contraindication for both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>Do not administer with other antidepressants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications is considered the last line of treatment due to side effects and interactions with food and other meds?

<p>MAOIs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential black box warning associated with both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>May increase risk of suicidality in patients up to 25 yo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest risk associated with MAOIs when eating certain types of food?

<p>Hypertensive crisis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential black box warning associated with both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>Increased risk of suicidality in patients up to 25 yo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications is considered the first line of treatment for chronic anxiety disorders?

<p>SSRIs and SNRIs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable contraindication for both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>Administering with other antidepressants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is commonly associated with both SSRIs and MAOIs?

<p>Xerostomia (dry mouth) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest risk associated with MAOIs when eating certain types of food?

<p>Risk of hypertensive crisis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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