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Question 1:
Which class of antidepressants is known for its mechanism
of action involving the inhibition of serotonin and
norepinephrine reuptake?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
B) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
C) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
D) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Answer: D) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRIs)
Rationale: SNRIs work by inhibiting the reuptake of both
serotonin and norepinephrine, leading to increased levels of
these neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft.
Question 2:
Which of the following side effects is commonly associated
with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
A) Weight gain
B) Anticholinergic effects
C) Sexual dysfunction
D) Serotonin syndrome
Answer: B) Anticholinergic effects
Rationale: TCAs have anticholinergic properties, leading to
side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision,
and urinary retention.
Question 3:
A patient who is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) should be educated about avoiding which of the
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