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audragclark

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A secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant is prescribed for a patient. The medication will significantly increase the availability of which neurotransmitter?
 
  a. GABA
  b. Glutamate
  c. Serotonin
  d. Norepinephrine

Question 2

When comparing major differences between traditional and atypical antipsychotic drugs, which statements are correct? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Traditional antipsychotic drugs produce more EPSEs.
  b. Traditional antipsychotic drugs are more likely to produce weight gain.
  c. Traditional antipsychotic drugs alter dopamine and serotonin transmission.
  d. Atypical medications have a greater therapeutic effect on both positive and negative symptoms.
  e. Atypical medications are more likely to cause tardive dyskinesia.



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Answer to Question 1

D
Secondary amines increase the availability and enhance the action of norepinephrine.

Answer to Question 2

A, D
Traditional antipsychotics have a higher incidence of EPSEs and tardive dyskinesia. Atypical antipsychotics are more likely to produce weight gain and alter dopamine and serotonin transmission.




audragclark

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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