In the 1950s, the First Effective Drugs That Specifically Reduced

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s, the first effective drugs that specifically reduced the symptoms of depression were developed or discovered.One of these belonged to the class of antidepressants categorized as

• A)monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• B)tricyclics
• C)amphetamines
• D)both a and b

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Definitions:

Spinal Anesthesia

A type of regional anesthesia involving the injection of a local anesthetic near the spinal cord to block pain from a particular area of the body, typically used in lower body surgeries.

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

Impaired Motor Function

A reduction in the ability to move parts of the body effectively, often due to injury, disease, or a neurological condition.

Incentive Spirometry

A medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs through guided deep breaths.