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What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by citalopram?
What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by citalopram?
- Dopamine
- Acetylcholine
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin (correct)
What is the maximum recommended daily dose of escitalopram for adults?
What is the maximum recommended daily dose of escitalopram for adults?
- 40 mg
- 30 mg
- 10 mg
- 20 mg (correct)
Which SSRI is FDA-approved for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
Which SSRI is FDA-approved for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
- Paroxetine
- Citalopram
- Sertraline
- Fluoxetine (correct)
What is the recommended starting dose of duloxetine for the treatment of depression?
What is the recommended starting dose of duloxetine for the treatment of depression?
Which neurotransmitters are affected by bupropion?
Which neurotransmitters are affected by bupropion?
What is the maximum recommended single dose of bupropion?
What is the maximum recommended single dose of bupropion?
Which SSRI is FDA-approved for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Which SSRI is FDA-approved for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by desvenlafaxine?
What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by desvenlafaxine?
What is the recommended starting dose of fluoxetine for the treatment of depression in adolescents and adults?
What is the recommended starting dose of fluoxetine for the treatment of depression in adolescents and adults?
What is the maximum recommended daily dose of duloxetine for the treatment of depression?
What is the maximum recommended daily dose of duloxetine for the treatment of depression?
What is the most significant adverse effect associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the most significant adverse effect associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of serotonin syndrome?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of serotonin syndrome?
Which SSRI does not require gradual tapering when discontinuing due to its long half-life and active metabolites?
Which SSRI does not require gradual tapering when discontinuing due to its long half-life and active metabolites?
What is a safe guideline when switching from one serotonergic drug to another?
What is a safe guideline when switching from one serotonergic drug to another?
Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with SSRIs?
Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with SSRIs?
Which of the following substances may contribute to serotonin syndrome when taken with SSRIs?
Which of the following substances may contribute to serotonin syndrome when taken with SSRIs?
Which enzyme metabolizes vortioxetine primarily?
Which enzyme metabolizes vortioxetine primarily?
What is the half-life of fluoxetine's first metabolite, norfluoxetine?
What is the half-life of fluoxetine's first metabolite, norfluoxetine?
Which SSRI has a half-life that ranges from 24 to 26 hours?
Which SSRI has a half-life that ranges from 24 to 26 hours?
In which phase of pregnancy should SSRIs be avoided?
In which phase of pregnancy should SSRIs be avoided?
Which SSRIs are Pregnancy Category C?
Which SSRIs are Pregnancy Category C?
Which antidepressant is not approved for use in children due to lack of effectiveness?
Which antidepressant is not approved for use in children due to lack of effectiveness?
'SSRIs should be used cautiously in patients with severe ______ impairment.' Fill in the blank.
'SSRIs should be used cautiously in patients with severe ______ impairment.' Fill in the blank.
'Neonates exposed to SSRIs in the late ____ trimester have demonstrated complications soon after birth.' Fill in the blank.
'Neonates exposed to SSRIs in the late ____ trimester have demonstrated complications soon after birth.' Fill in the blank.
Which of the following statements about SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the pharmacodynamics of SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the pharmacodynamics of SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following SSRIs is considered the closest to a true selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
Which of the following SSRIs is considered the closest to a true selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
Which of the following statements about the pharmacokinetics of SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the pharmacokinetics of SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the SSRIs is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the SSRIs is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the SSRIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the SSRIs is correct?
Which medication is primarily used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder?
Which medication is primarily used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder?
Which medication is specifically approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Which medication is specifically approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Which medication is primarily used for the treatment of depression and has a secondary effect on histamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine?
Which medication is primarily used for the treatment of depression and has a secondary effect on histamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine?
Which medication is specifically formulated as a delayed-release capsule?
Which medication is specifically formulated as a delayed-release capsule?
Which medication is primarily used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and has a titration schedule?
Which medication is primarily used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and has a titration schedule?
Which medication is available in both tablet and disintegrating tablet (Soltab) formulations?
Which medication is available in both tablet and disintegrating tablet (Soltab) formulations?
Which medication is specifically indicated for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Which medication is specifically indicated for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Which medication is available in both tablet and oral suspension formulations?
Which medication is available in both tablet and oral suspension formulations?
Which medication is specifically indicated for the treatment of vortioxetine (Brintellix) major depressive disorder?
Which medication is specifically indicated for the treatment of vortioxetine (Brintellix) major depressive disorder?
Which medication is primarily used for the treatment of depression and has a secondary effect on serotonin and adrenergic receptors?
Which medication is primarily used for the treatment of depression and has a secondary effect on serotonin and adrenergic receptors?
