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Question 1

Primary indication for antidepressants?

Answer 1

Major depressive disorder

Question 2

Neurotransmitters affected?

Answer 2

Serotonin and norepinephrine

Question 3

Onset of action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?

Answer 3

Two to three weeks

Question 4

Most common side effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?

Answer 4

Sexual dysfunction

Question 5

Best time of administration of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?

Answer 5

Morning

Question 6

Onset of action of Tricyclic Antidepressants?

Answer 6

Four to six weeks

Question 7

Major side effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants

Answer 7

Anticholinergic effects and sedation

Question 8

Best dosing time of Tricyclic Antidepressants?

Answer 8

Bedtime

Question 9

Most Dangerous complication of monoamine oxidase inhibitors?

Answer 9

Hypertensive crisis

Question 10

Cause of hypertensive crisis?

Answer 10

Ingestion of tyramine-containing foods

Question 11

Example of tyramine-rich food?

Answer 11

Aged cheese

Question 12

Dangerous drug interaction?

Answer 12

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Question 13

Gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder?

Answer 13

Lithium

Question 14

Therapeutic serum level?

Answer 14

Zero point six to one point two milliequivalents per liter

Question 15

Early sign of lithium toxicity?

Answer 15

Diarrhea

Question 16

Severe toxicity outcome?

Answer 16

Coma or death

Question 17

Drug that increases gamma-aminobutyric acid?

Answer 17

Valproic acid

Question 18

Serious effect of carbamazepine?

Answer 18

Agranulocytosis

Question 19

Life-threatening reaction of lamotrigine?

Answer 19

Stevens–Johnson syndrome

Question 20

Neurotransmitter enhanced by benzodiazepines?

Answer 20

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

Question 21

Major risk of benzodiazepines?

Answer 21

Physical dependence

Question 22

Alcohol use with benzodiazepines causes what?

Answer 22

Severe central nervous system depression

Question 23

How should benzodiazepines be discontinued?

Answer 23

Gradual tapering

Question 24

Risk of dependence?

Answer 24

None

Question 25

Onset of therapeutic effect?

Answer 25

Delayed

Question 26

Primary indication for stimulant medications?

Answer 26

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 27

Paradoxical effect in children?

Answer 27

Calming effect

Question 28

Common long-term effect in children?

Answer 28

Growth suppression

Question 29

Serious adverse effect of pemoline?

Answer 29

Liver failure