PTP539 Neuro & Psych Review

Front

Which age group is most commonly affected by depression? Options: 15-25 years, 25-45 years, 45-65 years, 65+ years

Back

25-45 years

Front

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of melancholic Depression? Excessive guilt, Significant weight gain, Depression worse in the mornings, Early morning awakenings

Back

Significant weight gain

Front

How many symptoms must be present for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

Back

5

Front

Which of the following drugs is NOT associated with drug-induced depression?
Beta-blockers,
Alcohol,
Steroids,
Antibiotics

Back

Antibiotics

Front

What Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) has a max daily dose of 200 mg?

Back

Sertraline

Front

What is the name for the withdrawal syndrome that is characterized by discontinuing an antidepressant?

Back

Discontinuation Syndrome

Front

What is the primary hypothesis for the pathophysiology of depression? Options: Synaptic Hypothesis, Neuroplasticity Hypothesis, Glutamate Hypothesis, Dopamine Hypothesis

Back

Neuroplasticity Hypothesis

Front

Which class of drugs is considered first-line treatment for depression?

Back

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

Front

A patient presents with mental-status changes, autonomic hyperactivity, and neuromuscular abnormalities. What condition are they most likely suffering from?

Back

Serotonin Syndrome

Front

Which of these drugs is a 5-HT2 receptor antagonist that is more commonly used as a hypnotic? Venlafaxine, Trazodone, Nefazodone, Trintellix

Back

Trazodone