CNS

Question 1

Citalopram

Answer 1

SSRI for depression - increases serotonin in synapse for increased signalling.

Question 2

Fluoxetine

Answer 2

SSRI for depression - increases serotonin in synapse for increased signalling.

Question 3

Sertraline

Answer 3

SSRI for depression - increases serotonin in synapse for increased signalling.

Question 4

Mirtazapine

Answer 4

Tetracylic antidepressant/NaSSA- noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant which increases noradrenaline and serotonin by reducing reuptake.

Question 5

Venlafaxine

Answer 5

SNRI for depression - inhibit noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors to increase NA signalling.

Question 6

Amitriptyline

Answer 6

Tricyclic antidepressant - block reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline.

Question 7

Duloxetine

Answer 7

SNRI for depression - blocks noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors to increase NA signalling.

Question 8

Diazepam

Answer 8

Benzodiazepine for anxiety and insomnia - bind to GABA receptors to enhance binding of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter which cause a CNS depressant effect.

Question 9

Quetiapine

Answer 9

Antipsychotic for schizophrenia, psychosis, and bipolar - dopamine D2 and 5-HT2A serotonin receptor antagonist.