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Antidepressants Flashcards

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What three neurotransmitters are involved in depression?

A
  • Serotonin
  • Norepinephrine
  • Dopamine
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The __________ has long been implicated in the structural neuropathology of depression and response to stress.

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hippocampus

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Depression is associated with hippocampal _______.

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atrophy

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Atrophy of the ________ correlates with the duration of depression.

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Hippocampus

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Emerging data correlates remission of depression with restoration of normal _______ volume

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hippocampal

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What is the only SRI with a really long half life (2-3 days)?

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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What are the indications for ECT?

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  • Major depressive disorder
  • Manic episodes
  • Malignant catatonia (schizophrenia)

**chronic schizophrenia is not treated

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