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SSRIs alleviate symptoms of depression by increasing the ____.
 
  a. level of serotonin at the synapse
  b. number of serotonin receptors at the synapse
  c. synthesis of serotonin
  d. frequency at which serotonin is released from synaptic vesicles

Question 2

Dr. Lopez, a psychiatrist with expertise in antidepressant medications, gives a keynote address entitled Antidepressants Today at the annual American Psychiatric Association conference. Assuming Dr. Lopez is in agreement with recent studies, he is likely to tell his audience that antidepressants ____.
 
  a. should never be given to treat disorders other than depression
  b. are more effective for treating anxiety disorders than depression
  c. are likely being underprescribed
  d. are likely being overprescribed


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d


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Reply #2 on: Jun 19, 2018
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