Chapter 46: Antidepressant drugs

Chapter 46: Antidepressant drugs

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The mechanisms that contribute to the development of mood depression include increased release of

1. cortisol
2. noradrenaline
3. brain-derived neurotrophic factor
4. 5-hydroxytryptamine
5. g-amino-butyric acid

Answer a: cortisol

1. Alternatives to lithium for the prevention and treatment of manic episodes include

1. fluoxetine
2. sertraline
3. carbamazepine
4. phenelzine
5. bupropion

Answer c: carbamazepine

1. Mirtazapine is believed to produce its antidepressant effect by

1. activating 5-hydroxytryptamine 5-HT₂ receptors
2. activating 5-hydroxytryptamine 5-HT₃ receptors
3. activating presynaptic a₂ adrenoceptors
4. blocking presynaptic a₂ adrenoceptors
5. blocking neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline

Answer d: blocking presynaptic a₂ adrenoceptors

1. Which antidepressant drug is used as an adjunct to smoking cessation?

1. fluoxetine
2. bupropion
3. sertraline
4. mirtazapine
5. paroxetine

Answer b: bupropion