Asked by Avery Randall on Apr 24, 2024
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Bridget was suffering from depression when the first two classes of antidepressants were developed; if she was prescribed an antidepressant during this time period, it would have been one of which of the following?
A) SSRIs or MAOIs
B) tricyclics or SSRIs
C) tricyclics or MAOIs
D) SSRIs or GABA inhibitors
Antidepressants
Medications used to treat major depressive disorders and other conditions, including some anxiety and panic disorders.
SSRIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
MAOIs
Short for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, a class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, thus increasing levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
- Appreciate the historical evolution and advances in psychiatric medication.
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Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the historical evolution and advances in psychiatric medication.
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