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hbsimmons88

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Regarding the use of antidepressants, which of the following statements is FALSE?
 
  a. Tricyclics and SSRIs are about equally effective in treating depression.
  b. SSRIs are generally preferred over tricyclics because they are less dangerous in overdose situations. c. Antidepressants that target serotonin can help treat eating disorders like bulimia.
  d. Compared to tricyclics, SSRIs have more severe side effects.
  e. Antidepressants are helpful in treating a variety of anxiety disorders.

Question 2

Tricyclic antidepressants raise brain levels of neurotransmitters by
 
  a. increasing production of neurotransmitters.
  b. reducing breakdown of neurotransmitters. c. interfering with the reuptake process.
  d. increasing receptors for neurotransmitters.
  e. making receptors for neurotransmitters more sensitive.


macagn

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

d

Answer to Question 2

c


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