The Most Frequently Prescribed Antidepressant Drugs with Relatively Low Anticholinergic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The most frequently prescribed antidepressant drugs with relatively low anticholinergic side effects are

• A)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
• B)non-selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors
• C)non-selective noradrenergic inhibitors
• D)lithium

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells.

Axon

A thin, extended part of a neuron, also known as a nerve cell, that often transmits electrical impulses away from the cell's central body.

Glia Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons, playing a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and forming myelin.

Insulating

The act of preventing the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one material to another.