What are the side effects of the SSRI's? What pathways in the CNS explain why they occur?

What are the side effects of the SSRI's? What pathways in the CNS explain why they occur?

Compare and contrast the areas of synthesis of serotonin and norepinephrine in the CNS and the periphery.

Compare and contrast the areas of synthesis of serotonin and norepinephrine in the CNS and the periphery.

SSRIs are discussed.

This job focuses on the mechanism of action for SSRIs. Resources also are listed.

List the Atypical Antidepressants and discuss their mechanism of action of each one.

List the Atypical Antidepressants and discuss their mechanism of action of each one.

List the side effects of the Atypical Antidepressants. What are some of the cautions of some of these medications?

List the side effects of the Atypical Antidepressants. What are some of the cautions of some of these medications?

A 54 year of age male presents with sad mood, anhedonia, lethargy, and suicidal ideation. Based on the information provided which of the following medications would you definitely avoid?

A 54 year of age male presents with sad mood, anhedonia, lethargy, and suicidal ideation. Based on the information provided which of the following medications would you definitely avoid? 1) Fluoxetine (Prozac) 2) Imipramine (Tofranil) 3) Sertraline (Zoloft) 4) Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 5) b and d What is the rationale for you ...continues

A depression question is posed.

The diagnoses of depression has been made for a 57 year of age white male with symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, hoplessness, suicidal ideation and anhedonia for the last 4 weeks. His medical history indicates a myocardial infarcation )"heart attack") 2 yesrs ago and he now takes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) prn for angina and chest p ...continues

Mary a 26 year of age Caucasian female is referred to you for depression. Given the severity of her symptoms, you and the patient agree that she should be treated with a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.

Mary a 26 year of age Caucasian female is referred to you for depression. Given the severity of her symptoms, you and the patient agree that she should be treated with a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Mary has never been treated for depression before, but her aunt Debbie was successfully treated with Imipramin ...continues

Atypical antidepressants usages are noted.

What are some of the off label uses for some of the Atypical Antidepressants?

Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors are overviewed.

Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors are examples of: a) Reversable enzyme inhibitors b) Irreversable enzyme inhibitors c) Reversable enzyme enhancers d) Irreversable enzyme enhancers This question is achieved.