Pharmacology of Antidepressants & Mood Stabilisers

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

Phenelzine and Moclobemide are types of [blank_start]monoamine oxidase inhibitors[blank_end] which work by preventing the breakdown of substances such as noradrenaline and serotonin (5-HT)

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

Fluoxetine, Citalopram and Sertraline are all types of selective [blank_start]serotonin[blank_end] reuptake inhibitors

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

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

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

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

The most common treatment for bipolar affective disorder is [blank_start]Lithium Carbonate[blank_end]

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

Quetiapine, Aripiprazole and Olanzapine are all types of [blank_start]antipsychotic[blank_end] medications occasionally used to treat bipolar disorder

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 [blank_start]Tyramine[blank_end]