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NR 547/ NR547 FINAL EXAM: (NEW 2025/ 2026
UPDATE) DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN PSYCHIATRIC-
MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|
GRADE A| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)-
CHAMBERLAIN




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1. Medications for depression: SSRIs
SNRIs
SDRIs
TCAs
MAOIs
2. SSRIs: -Action: inhibit 5-HT reuptake
-Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline -
Adverse effects:
• nausea
• agitation
• diarrhea
• headache
• weight gain
• sexual side effects
3. SNRIs: -inhibit 5-HT reuptake
-inhibit NE reuptake (‘ energy, focus)




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-increase DA in prefrontal cortex (‘ cognition)
-Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine -
Adverse effects:
• elevated blood pressure
• nausea
• sweating
• tremors
• anxiety
• insomnia
• constipation
• anorexia
• sexual dysfunction
4. SDRIs: -inhibit DA reuptake (‘alertness,
motivation) -inhibit NE reuptake (‘energy)
-Adverse effects:
• agitation




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• headache
• dry mouth
• constipation• weight loss
5. TCAs: -Action: inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and
norepinephrine; blocks norepinephrine, histamine, and acetylcholine
receptors -Examples: amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine,
doxepin
-Common Side Effects:
• dry mouth
• constipation
• blurred vision
• urinary retention
• sedation
• weight gain
• hypotension
• tachycardia




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