Biochemical Tests Would Most Likely Be Used to Diagnose

question 37

Multiple Choice

Biochemical tests would most likely be used to diagnose

• A) whooping cough.
• B) strep throat.
• C) HIV.
• D) Lyme disease.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

Medications that block the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, increasing its availability in the brain.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs typically prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders, they work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

A class of medications used to treat depression, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action that affects neurotransmitters.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

A class of medications that treat depression by preventing the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, enhancing mood.