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MH nursing : antidepressant

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mechanism of action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Block serotonin reuptake only

Inhibit GABA

Block the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin

Stimulate dopamine receptors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Amitriptyline belongs to which class of medications?

MAOI

SSRI

TCA

SNRI

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements about antidepressants is true?

They show effect within 1–2 days

Patients can stop taking them once they feel better

They must be taken regularly for several weeks to be effective

They can cause immediate mood elevation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a tetracyclic antidepressant?

Fluoxetine

Bupropion

Mirtazapine

Amitriptyline

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A nurse notices that a patient on mirtazapine is very sleepy during the day. What is the best action?

Stop the medication

Give it in the morning

Consult the doctor to reduce the dose or confirm bedtime administration

Tell the patient to drink coffee

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary action of MAOIs?

Increase GABA levels

Inhibit dopamine reuptake

Inhibit breakdown of serotonin and norepinephrine

Stimulate acetylcholine receptors

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A nurse should monitor a patient on MAOIs for which life-threatening condition?

Serotonin syndrome

Myocardial infarction

Hypertensive crisis

Respiratory depression

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