A 20-year-old college student has presented to his campus medical clinic because of his unshakable despondency in recent months. He has been diagnosed with depression based on his signs, symptoms, and history
The nurse knows that which of the following treatments will likely be prescribed for this student?
A)
Medication that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in his presynaptic space
B)
Drugs that inhibit the accumulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)
C)
Benzodiazepines such as clonazepam that modulate his GABA receptors.
D)
Cholinesterase inhibitors that potentiate the action of available acetylcholine
E)
Antipsychotics such as olanzapine
Ans:
A
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SSRIs are common pharmacologic treatment modalities for depression. Drugs that inhibit the accumulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) (answer B) are usually used in the treatment of bipolar depression. Benzodiazepines address anxiety, while cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of dementia. Antipsychotics are more often used in cases of schizophrenia.
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