Question

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Answer 1

11)Option (a ) is the correct .

SSRI class includes fluoxetine, Citalopram,Paroxetine and Sertraline.

SNRI class includes desvenlafaxine,Duloxetine,Ventafaxine,Milnacipran and levomilnacipran.

TCA class includes Amitriptyline,Amoxapine,Doxepin,Nortriptyline,Desipramine.

MAO class includes Rasagilline,Selegiline,Phenelzine,Tranylcypromine,Isocarboxazid.

12) Option (a) is the correct.

Serotonin syndrome may occur with concurrent use of SSRI and a triptan medication.

13) Option (b) is the correct.

Serotonin neurotransmitters is affected with both SSRI and SNRI medication.

14)Option (b) is the correct.

The patient has been prescribed the maximum dose.

Fluoxetine is available in the strength of 10mg,20 mg,40 mg and 60 mg.