After teaching a group of nursing students about the action of antidepressants, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the
following classes as exerting their effects by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin? Select all that apply.
A) Amitriptyline
B) Bupropion
C) Clomipramine
D) Duloxetine
E) Venlafaxine
Ans: A, C
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Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and clomipramine exert their effects by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. Bupropion, duloxetine, and venlafaxine are believed to affect serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine receptors.
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