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mpobi80

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Which of the following is true about the current use of amphetamines to treat depression?
 
  A. Amphetamines are never used because of their abuse potential.
  B. Amphetamines are used as mostly as an adjunctive therapy.
  C. Amphetamines are more widely used than newer antidepressants, such as SSRIs.
  D. Amphetamines are rarely used because they take too long to produce positive effects.

Question 2

Studies of the mechanism of action of the amphetamines have focused mainly on
 
  A. serotonin and the endorphins.
  B. GABA and glutamate.
  C. nicotinic receptors.
  D. release of norepinephrine and dopamine.



bfulkerson77

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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