What is the mechanism of action of Sertraline? Selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor Serotonin receptor blocker Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Which of the following is another category of medications used to treat depression? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046273 Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Diuretics Angiotensin receptor blockers Norepinephrine blockers What would happen to the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft during treatment with Sertraline? Increase Decrease Remain unchanged If Jenn stopped taking the drug what would you predict happens to the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft? Increase Decrease Remain unchanged Within a day of stopping Sertraline, Jenn's feelings of sadness return, which would lead to the following conclusion? Jenn's feelings are proportional to the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft Jenn's feelings are based solely on the placebo effect Jenn's feelings are inversely proportional to the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft
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The mechanism of action of Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This means that it inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, allowing it to remain in the synaptic cleft for a longer period of time and increasing its availability for Show more…
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