The following is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used in treatment of psychic depression:

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Question 1 of 5

The following is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used in treatment of psychic depression:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fluoxetine (choice C), an SSRI, treats depression by selectively inhibiting serotonin reuptake, increasing synaptic levels. Imipramine (choice A) and Amitriptyline (choice B), tricyclic antidepressants, block multiple transmitters, not just serotonin. Maprotiline (choice D), a tetracyclic, primarily affects norepinephrine. Fluoxetine's specificity reduces side effects, making it a cornerstone in depression therapy.

Question 2 of 5

Side effects of benzodiazepines include the following EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Narcotic analgesics include which of the following:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Aspirin has all the following effects EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient with severe schizophrenia started therapy with clozapine. Which of the following is the most serious adverse response associated with this drug?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clozapine's most serious adverse effect is agranulocytosis (choice C), a severe neutropenia risking infection, requiring monitoring. Bronchoconstriction (choice A), seizures (choice B), and tardive dyskinesia (choice D) occur but are less life-threatening. Agranulocytosis defines clozapine's risk profile.

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