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1. A patient is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI) for the treatment of depression. This
medication primarily acts by:
a) Blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the presynaptic
neuron
b) Decreasing the release of serotonin from the presynaptic
neuron
c) Increasing the metabolism of serotonin in the synaptic
cleft
d) Decreasing the binding affinity of serotonin to
postsynaptic receptors
Answer: a) Blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the
presynaptic neuron
Rationale: SSRIs inhibit the reuptake of serotonin,
increasing its availability in the synaptic cleft and
enhancing neurotransmission.
2. Which of the following medications is classified as a
benzodiazepine and commonly prescribed for the treatment
of anxiety disorders?
a) Propranolol
b) Trazodone
c) Alprazolam
d) Duloxetine
Answer: c) Alprazolam
Rationale: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication
commonly used for its anxiolytic effects.
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