Antidepressant Medications — MCQs

An SSRI antidepressant, such as fluoxetine, will be prescribed for an adult patient. You should advise him or her that two of the most likely side effects or adverse responses that may eventually occur at therapeutic blood levels are which of the following?

A 45-year-old patient with a history of depression was initially being treated with sertraline, but his symptoms were not adequately controlled. His medication regimen was changed to include an MAO inhibitor and amitriptyline. Shortly after the change in medication, the patient developed agitation, seizures, hyperreflexia, and tremor. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

What is the mechanism of action of duloxetine?

A patient with nocturnal enuresis and depressive symptoms was started on an antidepressant. What is the drug?

Acetazolamide is:

Which of the following actions is NOT associated with tricyclic antidepressants?

Which of the following is a tricyclic antidepressant?

Identify the false statement regarding suicide inhibition

A young male patient has been on 5 mg haloperidol for many days. For the last 4 days, he has developed inner restlessness and urges to move. What is the diagnosis?

A patient is experiencing subtle involuntary movements of his hands, feet, lips, and tongue. What is the expected response of these symptoms during the tapering of antipsychotic medication?