Depressed Individuals Who Are Not Helped by Standard Antidepressants May

question 59

Multiple Choice

Depressed individuals who are not helped by standard antidepressants may take drugs that block the enzyme responsible for breaking down norepinephrine and serotonin. These drugs are called __________

• A) benzodiazepines.
• B) monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
• C) tricyclics.
• D) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

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