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tfester

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You are explaining to a patient the difference between a side effect and an adverse reaction. This explanation would involve which response?
 
  1. Both side effects and adverse reactions are severe.
  2. Side effects are mild, and adverse effects are severe.
  3. Both side effects and adverse reactions are mild.
  4. Side effects are severe, and adverse reactions are mild.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs are tetracyclic compounds? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. maprotiline (Ludiomil)
  2. bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  3. mirtazapine (Remeron)
  4. trazodone (Desyrel)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Side effects are usually seen as mild but annoying responses to a medication. Adverse reactions, or adverse effects, usually imply more severe symptoms or problems that develop because of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4
Maprotiline (Ludiomil), mirtazapine (Remeron), and trazodone (Desyrel) are all tetracyclic compounds. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an aminoketone antidepressant.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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