Select the Statement That Is Not Consistent with the Mechanism

question 19

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that is not consistent with the mechanism of action or adverse effect profile of the SSRI mirtazapine (Remeron) .

• A) Mirtazapine decreases the release of norepinephrine and serotonin.
• B) Mirtazapine has a potent histamine receptor blocking action.
• C) Mirtazapine does not cause GI disturbances or sexual dysfunction.
• D) Mirtazapine use has been associated with weight gain.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit a person gains from consuming an additional unit of a product or service.

Risk Aversion

A preference for options with fewer risks and more predictable outcomes, often influencing investment and consumption behaviors.

Initial Wealth

The total value of all a person's assets minus liabilities at the beginning of a period of analysis or accounting.

Expected Utility

A theory in economics that models how agents make optimal choices under uncertainty, aiming to maximize their satisfaction.