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Module 2 Exam – Psychopharmacology Test Review 2025 A+ If a patient is experiencing SSRI related sexual dysfunction what agent should you switch to? - ANS-✔✔bupropion What is the first line agent for anxiety disorders? - ANS-✔✔Start with SSRI such as fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine as the first line. REMEMBER! Non-activating antidepressants! Which has the highest anticholinergic effect: benzo, TCA, or SSRI? - ANS-✔✔TCAs Which SNRI can be very activiating? - ANS-✔✔venlafaxine What symptom are beta-blockers generally effective for? - ANS-✔✔Akathisia What are the signs of serotonin syndrome? - ANS-✔✔muscle spasms, fever, racing heart, headache, confusion Which class of antidepressants are thought to be effective in the treatment of OCD? - ANS-✔✔TCAs For the treatment of panic attacks what agents would you choose? - ANS-✔✔BENZO initially but can add long-term SSRI as well What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines? - ANS-✔✔potentiate effects of GABA
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