Which Statements Are True Regarding the Pharmacologic Actions of Certain

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true regarding the pharmacologic actions of certain antidepressant drugs? (Select all that apply.)

• A) MAOIs block the effects of dopamine in the central nervous system.
• B) SSRIs inhibit the destruction and reuptake of serotonin at the synaptic cleft.
• C) Tricyclic antidepressants block the action of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the SNS.
• D) Monocyclic antidepressants such as bupropion (Wellbutrin) have an unknown mechanism of action.
• E) SNRIs prolong the action of neurotransmitters by decreasing the destruction of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Recognize the importance of cognitive processes in interpreting stress and anxiety.

Identify conditioning and learning processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders and compulsive behaviors.

Understand the biological underpinnings and brain structures associated with anxiety, OCD, and fear learning.

Appreciate the influence of reinforcement in perpetuating compulsive behaviors in OCD.

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Definitions:

Alcohol-Induced Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorder precipitated by excessive alcohol intake, often characterized by symptoms that persist during periods of alcohol abstinence.

Significant Clinical Manifestations

Observable signs and symptoms that are critically important for the diagnosis and management of a medical condition.

Substance Use

The consumption of drugs, alcohol, or other chemicals, potentially leading to dependency or addiction.

Control Center

In physiology, a system or region that receives information and regulates vital body functions or responses, such as the brain's role in regulating temperature.