A Drug That Elevates the Levels of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

question 87

Multiple Choice

A drug that elevates the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by inhibiting an enzyme that metabolizes these neurotransmitters would most likely be used to treat _____________.

• A) psychosis
• B) dissociative identity disorder
• C) bipolar disorder
• D) depression

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Definitions:

NMR Signals

Peaks observed in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy that provide information about the environment of nuclear spins in a molecule.

Major Organic Product

The primary product obtained in the highest yield from an organic reaction.

Alkoxymercuration-demercuration

A two-step synthetic process used to convert alkenes to ethers, involving the addition of mercury(II) acetate followed by demercuration with sodium borohydride.

Williamson Ether Synthesis

A method for preparing ethers by reacting an alkyl halide with an alcohol using a strong base.