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Test Most commonly used types of antidepressants: ssris, duals, tricyclics, and atypicals
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QUESTION 1: WHAT IS THE MAIN MECHANISM OF ACTION OF SSRIs (SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS)?
Increase the availability of dopamine in the synaptic space
Block the reuptake of norepinephrine
Increase the availability of serotonin in the synaptic space
Actúan sobre el GABA
QUESTION 2: WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT OF SSRIs?
Increased blood pressure
Sedation
Sexual dysfunction
Excessive weight gain
QUESTION 3: WHAT CHARACTERIZES DUAL ANTIDEPRESSANTS (SSRI-IRN)?
Only acts on serotonin
Act on serotonin and norepinephrine
Safer than SSRIs
They are only indicated for anxiety
QUESTION 4: WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A COMMONLY USED TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT?
Sertraline
Amitriptyline
Fluoxetine
Bupropion
QUESTION 5: WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY SIDE EFFECT OF TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS?
Orthostatic hypotension
Increased libido
Hypertension
Weight loss
QUESTION 6: WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ATYPICAL ANTIDEPRESSANTS IS KNOWN FOR ITS SEDATIVE EFFECT?
Mirtazapine
Bupropion
Venlafaxine
Trazodone
QUESTION 7: WHAT IS ONE ADVANTAGE OF BUPROPIONE OVER OTHER ANTIDEPRESSANTS?
Lower risk of sexual dysfunction
Increases appetite
Causes sedation
Increases serotonin levels
QUESTION 8: IN CASES OF REFRACTORY DEPRESSION, WHAT IS A COMMONLY USED STRATEGY?
Exclusive use of SSRIs
Neuromodulation therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation
Psychotherapy only
Avoid any type of medication
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