Some Antidepressants Block the Reuptake or Breakdown of Both Serotonin

question 77

Multiple Choice

Some antidepressants block the reuptake or breakdown of both serotonin and another neurotransmitter,norepinephrine.These antidepressants are called

• A) antipsychotic drugs.
• B) mood-stabilizing drugs.
• C) dual-action drugs.
• D) ECTs.

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