Psychiatric drug classes
Question
A pharmacy technician is sorting medications in a class reference. For each drug, select its antidepressant class.
| Row | SSRI | SNRI | Tricyclic | MAOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sertraline | ✓ Correct | Not correct | Not correct | Not correct |
| Duloxetine | Not correct | ✓ Correct | Not correct | Not correct |
| Amitriptyline | Not correct | Not correct | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Phenelzine | Not correct | Not correct | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
Answer
Sertraline: SSRI · Duloxetine: SNRI · Amitriptyline: Tricyclic · Phenelzine: MAOI
Rationale
Sertraline is an SSRI, while duloxetine is an SNRI. Amitriptyline belongs with tricyclics and phenelzine with MAOIs.
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- Adapted from Open RN Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts, 2nd edition: PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
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