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jrubin

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A patient has been taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for the treatment of depression. Which of the following represents the action of the medication?
 
  A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors block GABA.
  B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors prevent serotonin from being reabsorbed.
  C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase serotonin synthesis.
  D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase the number of serotonin binding sites.

Question 2

A woman is seen in the clinic for vaginal itching and discharge. Which of the following medications can be administered in a single dose to treat her discomfort and vaginal discharge?
 
  A) Caspofungin (Cancidas)
  B) Terbinafine (Lamisil)
  C) Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  D) Fluconazole (Diflucan)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Fluoxetine and the other SSRIs block the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This helps elevate mood. SSRIs do not increase serotonin synthesis or the number of binding sites. They do not influence the role of GABA.

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Fluconazole (Diflucan) is used for vaginal candidiasis in a single oral dose of 150 mg. Caspofungin is not used for vaginal candidiasis, but for invasive aspergillosis. Terbinafine is used for interdigital tinea pedis. Ketoconazole is used for patients with organ transplants.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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