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How do SSRIs work?

a. increase amount of serotonin by blocking the reuptake pump at the presynaptic site
b. dual serotonin and norepi reuptake inhibitor
c. norepi and dopamine reuptake inhibitor
d. blocks reuptake of norepi, serotonin, and dopamine
increase amount of serotonin by blocking the reuptake pump at the presynaptic site
Which neurons modulate mood?

a. serotonergic
b. norepi
c. dopamine
d. all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is a benefit of a Serotonin 5-HT?

a. decreases anxiety
b. decreases eating disorders
c. improves libido
d. improves sleep
decreases eating disorders
Which medication may potentiate bipolar?

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
celexa
Has a half life of 2 weeks, used for depression, anxiety, OCD, Bulimia?

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
prozac
Onset takes 2-4 weeks, used for depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD:

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
Celexa
Half life 24 hours, used for OCD, panic, anxiety, PTSD, PMDD. BEST FOR ANXITY.

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
Paxil
Which has the common side effect of sedation?

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
Paxil
22-36 hour taper required to avoid withdrawal. Used for panic, PTSD, PMDD, anxiety.

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
Zoloft
Which is best medication for OCD?

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. Luvox/Fluvoxamine
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
Luvox
Which is the only SSRI approved for children?

a. prozac/Fluoxetine
b. celexa/Citalopram
c. paxil/Paroxetine
d. zoloft/Sertraline
Prozac
What pregnancy risk category are SSRIs?

a. A
b. B
c. C
D. D
C