Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Concerning the Antidepressant

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ?

• A)The drugs have negative effects on sexual functioning, and patients experience withdrawal symptoms if treatment is terminated abruptly.
• B)They are broad-spectrum drugs than can successfully treat depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
• C)The drugs reduce the symptoms of depression, but they often increase levels of anxiety, which can lead to aggressive or suicidal behaviour.
• D)There are few, if any, negative side effects, and patients can safely terminate their use of the drug at any time without experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Pump

A mechanism or device that moves hydrogen ions (protons) across biological membranes or through other systems, often involved in energy production or pH regulation.

Glucose-Sodium Cotransport

A physiological process using sodium gradients to transport glucose against its concentration gradient into cells, important in intestinal glucose absorption.

Mechanisms

The structural or functional parts of a system that bring about a particular outcome or effect.

Protein Pumps

Membrane proteins that use energy to transport ions or molecules across cell membranes.