Author Question: A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antidepressants. The students ... (Read 51 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antidepressants.

The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of a serotonin/norepinephrine and dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor? Select all that apply.

A) Doxepin
B) Venlafaxine
C) Bupropion
D) Sertraline
E) Escitalopram

Question 2

After teaching a group of students about antidepressant therapy, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a class of antidepressants? Select all that apply.

A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B) Tricyclics
C) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
D) Benzodiazepines
E) Barbiturates

Eazy416 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Bupropion and venlafaxine are examples of serotonin/norepinephrine and dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant; sertraline and escitalopram are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Benzodiazepines and barbiturates are sedative and hypnotics.