The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil

question 235

Multiple Choice

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil, differ from first- and second-generation antidepressants in that they __________ levels of_______________.

• A) affect; only one neurotransmitter, serotonin.
• B) affect; only one neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.
• C) affect; multiple neurotransmitters.
• D) decrease; both serotonin and norepinephrine.

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