Drugs Used in Mood Disorders Part 8.docx

\#\#\# \*\*Slide 61: Antidepressant Selection and Considerations\*\* 1\. \*\*What is the primary consideration when selecting an antidepressant for a patient?\*\* \- A. Cost and availability only \- B. Indication, cost, availability, adverse effects, drug interactions, and history of response \-...

\#\#\# \*\*Slide 61: Antidepressant Selection and Considerations\*\* 1\. \*\*What is the primary consideration when selecting an antidepressant for a patient?\*\* \- A. Cost and availability only \- B. Indication, cost, availability, adverse effects, drug interactions, and history of response \- C. Weight of the patient \- D. Age of the patient \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Indication, cost, availability, adverse effects, drug interactions, and history of response【75:0†source】 2\. \*\*Which antidepressants are known to have the lowest sexual side effects?\*\* \- A. SSRIs \- B. Bupropion, mirtazapine, and nefazodone \- C. SNRIs \- D. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Bupropion, mirtazapine, and nefazodone【75:0†source】 3\. \*\*Which antidepressants are most commonly prescribed for major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders?\*\* \- A. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) \- B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) \- C. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) \- D. Bupropion and nefazodone \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)【75:0†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 62: Clinical Indications for Antidepressants\*\* 1\. \*\*What is the goal of acute treatment with antidepressants in patients with depression?\*\* \- A. Reduce symptoms by 50% \- B. Achieve full remission of depressive symptoms \- C. Manage symptoms to a tolerable level \- D. Maintain the patient on therapy for life \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Achieve full remission of depressive symptoms【75:0†source】 2\. \*\*How long does it typically take to see maximum benefit from antidepressants?\*\* \- A. 1 week \- B. 2-3 weeks \- C. 1-2 months \- D. 4 months \*\*Answer:\*\* C. 1-2 months【75:0†source】 3\. \*\*For patients with two or more serious episodes of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the last 5 years, what is recommended?\*\* \- A. Short-term therapy for 3 months \- B. Long-term antidepressant therapy \- C. Discontinue medication after symptoms improve \- D. Use only psychotherapy \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Long-term antidepressant therapy【75:0†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 63: Antidepressant Drug Interactions\*\* 1\. \*\*Which antidepressants are potent inhibitors of CYP2D6, leading to significant drug interactions?\*\* \- A. Citalopram and sertraline \- B. Paroxetine and fluoxetine \- C. Venlafaxine and duloxetine \- D. Bupropion and mirtazapine \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Paroxetine and fluoxetine【75:0†source】 2\. \*\*Which antidepressants are relatively free from significant drug interactions?\*\* \- A. Paroxetine and fluoxetine \- B. Citalopram and sertraline \- C. Venlafaxine and duloxetine \- D. Bupropion and mirtazapine \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Citalopram and sertraline【75:0†source】 3\. \*\*What is a serious contraindication when using SSRIs due to the risk of serotonin syndrome?\*\* \- A. Use with beta-blockers \- B. Use with MAOIs \- C. Use with benzodiazepines \- D. Use with NSAIDs \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Use with MAOIs【75:0†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 64: Serotonin Syndrome\*\* 1\. \*\*What are the hallmark signs of serotonin syndrome?\*\* \- A. Hypotension and bradycardia \- B. Hyperthermia, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular abnormalities \- C. Hypoglycemia and confusion \- D. Hyperactivity and tremors \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Hyperthermia, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular abnormalities【75:0†source】 2\. \*\*Which medication is commonly used to treat serotonin syndrome by blocking serotonin receptors?\*\* \- A. Cyproheptadine \- B. Diazepam \- C. Fluoxetine \- D. Lorazepam \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Cyproheptadine【75:0†source】 3\. \*\*Which drug class is most commonly associated with causing serotonin syndrome?\*\* \- A. Antipsychotics \- B. Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs) \- C. Beta-blockers \- D. Benzodiazepines \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs)【75:0†source】