Understanding Depression: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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Which antidepressants primarily increase serotonin and noradrenaline in the synapse?

  • Duloxetine and venlafaxine (correct)
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
  • Electroconvulsive therapy
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs)

Which antidepressants block the metabolism of 5HT, NA, and DA?

  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
  • Duloxetine and venlafaxine
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs) (correct)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Which antidepressant class is known for blocking histamine and muscarinic receptors?

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs)
  • Electroconvulsive therapy
  • Duloxetine and venlafaxine
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) (correct)

Which non-pharmacological therapy involves challenging and modifying perceptions of a situation?

<p>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment involves passing electricity through the brain to create an epileptic seizure?

<p>Electroconvulsive therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antidepressant class has the potential for extreme side effects due to modulating multiple pathways?

<p>Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antidepressant class primarily blocks the norepinephrine transporter (NET)?

<p>Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which non-pharmacological therapy is typically used only in serious cases?

<p>Electroconvulsive therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antidepressant class primarily increases activation of serotonin and noradrenaline receptors?

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

Which antidepressant class has the potential for increased side effects due to modulating multiple pathways?

<p>Duloxetine and venlafaxine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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