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Pharmacology of Antidepressants & Mood Stabilisers given by Dr Day on 03/10/2018

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Pharmacology of Antidepressants & Mood Stabilisers

Pharmacology of Antidepressants & Mood Stabilisers

Question 1 of 12

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The monoamine hypothesis states that depression results from a deficit of monoamine transmitters, in particular ... (which 2 of the following?)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Serotonin (5-HT)

  • Noradrenaline

  • Dopamine

  • Histamine

  • Melatonin

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

1

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Phenelzine and Moclobemide are types of ( Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors ) which work by preventing the breakdown of substances such as noradrenaline and serotonin (5-HT)

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Question 3 of 12

1

Tricyclic antidepressants have a similar mechanism of action to Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Which of the following drugs is an example of a tricyclic antidepressant?

Select one of the following:

  • Amitriptyline

  • Fluoxetine

  • Duloxetine

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

1

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Fluoxetine, Citalopram and Sertraline are all types of selective reuptake inhibitors

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Question 5 of 12

1

Which of the following antidepressant types is known to cause the following side effect?
Nausea

Select one of the following:

  • Selective Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors

  • Tricyclic Antidepressants

  • Selective Noradrenaline Uptake Inhibitors

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

1

Which of the following antidepressant types is known to cause the following side effect?
Sexual Dysfunction

Select one of the following:

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

  • Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors

  • Tricyclic Antidepressants

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

1

Which of the following antidepressant types is known to cause the following side effect?
Weight gain

Select one of the following:

  • Tricyclic antidepressants

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

  • Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

1

Which of the following antidepressant types is known to cause the following side effect?
Headache

Select one of the following:

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

  • Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors

  • Tricyclic Antidepressants

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The most common treatment for bipolar affective disorder is

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Question 10 of 12

1

Which 3 of the following are known side effects of lithium carbonate?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Dry mouth & altered taste perception

  • Polydipsia

  • Mild hand tremor

  • Dry eyes

  • Paraesthesia of the legs

  • Oesophageal Reflux

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

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Quetiapine, Aripiprazole and Olanzapine are all types of ( antipsychotic, antiepileptic, antiemetic, antilipolytic ) medications occasionally used to treat bipolar disorder

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Question 12 of 12

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Patients on monoamine oxidase inhibitors must regulate their diet, as things such as wine and cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis. This occurs due to the drug reaction with the amino acid called

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