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_____ Is an Example of an Acute Illness, and _____

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_____ is an example of an acute illness, and _____ is an example of a chronic illness.


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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors

A class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme responsible for breaking down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine, thereby increasing their levels.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depression by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, often improving mood and emotional state.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting alertness and energy levels.

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