Suzanne Is Started on Paroxetine (Paxil), a Selective Serotonin Reuptake

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suzanne is started on paroxetine (Paxil) , a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) , for depression. Education regarding her antidepressant includes:

• A) SSRIs may take 2 to 6 weeks before she will have maximum drug effects.
• B) Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported.
• C) If she experiences dry mouth or heart rates greater than 80, she should stop taking the drug immediately.
• D) She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.

Recognize and explain the hierarchical organization within ecology from individuals to the biosphere.

Describe the concept of population density and how it is calculated.

Understand the mechanism of natural selection and how it acts on populations.

Identify and describe the factors influencing population distribution and dispersion patterns.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenic Disorders

A group of complex brain disorders characterized by disordered thinking, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interaction.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).

Agonist

A substance that triggers a physiological response when combined with a receptor.

Antagonist

A substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another, often referring to a drug or muscle that opposes or competes with another.