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gonzo233

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What do first-generation antipsychotic drugs have in common with first-generation antidepressants?
 
  a) They were both discovered accidentally
  b) They both elevate serotonin levels in the brain.
  c) They both cause sedation and nausea.
  d) They both inhibit monoamine oxydase.

Question 2

Jennifer is a 20-year-old opiate abuser who is in treatment. She is given the choice of LAAM, methadone, or buprenorphine as a maintenance substance. Which is she more likely to choose, and why?
 
  a) Buprenorphine because she can pick it up at her primary care clinic and avoid the social stigma of methadone/LAAM clinic
  b) LAAM because it is the cheapest and most commonly available replacement substance
  c) Methadone because LAAM and buprenorphine are only available in daily doses
  d) LAAM because she can pick it up at her primary care clinic and avoid the social stigma of methadone/ buprenorphine clinics



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chevyboi1976

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Answer to Question 1

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gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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