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13 Cards in this Set
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What is the primary symptom of depression?
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Depressed mood and loss of pleasure or interest in all of one's usual activities
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TCAs are the first choice for depression.
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True
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How do TCAs work?
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Block uptake of NE and 5-HT
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What are the adverse reactions of TCAs?
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Orthostatic hypotension
Sedation Anticholinergic effects Weight Gain |
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What is the prototype drug of the SSRIs?
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Fluoxetine
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Fluoxetine is a _____.
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SSRI
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How do SSRIs work?
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Selective inhibition of 5-HT reuptake
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What are the adverse effects of SSRIs?
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Sexual Dysfunction
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What does MAO do in the body?
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Converts monoamine neurotransmitters into inactive products
NE, 5-HT, and Dopamine |
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What are the adverse reactions of MAOIs?
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Hypertensive Crisis for Dietary Tyramine |
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What is Bupropin?
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Atypical antidepressant
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What is the prototype for atypical antidepressant?
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Bupropion
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How does bupropion work?
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blockage of dopamine uptake
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