Question

Which statement is true concerning antidepressant medication?

a) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) have the potential to alleviate serotonin syndrome symptoms

b) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) should not be taken with warfarin due to increased risk of toxicity

c) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are contraindicated in clients with Parkinson's disease

d) Serotonin -norepiniphrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) can cause hypertensive crisis

Answer 1

1. False-Tricyclic antidepressants does not alleviate the serotonin syndrome symptoms as it increases the serotonin levels in the brain by blocking the absorption.

2. True -Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should not be given with warfarin because it increases the risk of bleeding.

3. False- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are used in Parkinson diseases ,it inhibits the breakdown of dopamine.

4. True - serotonin -norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in interaction with other drugs and food causes hypertensive crisis.