Asked by
Maureen Price
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
Dr.Ross assessed Ranita's depression very carefully over several weeks before deciding to prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) .What was Dr.Ross concerned about in prescribing this drug?
A) SSRI drugs are far more expensive than other treatment options.
B) Antidepressant drugs are not effective in treating bipolar disorder.
C) Antidepressant drugs can trigger manic episodes.
D) There are more side effects with SSRI drugs than with other antidepressants.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders by increasing serotonin levels.
Bipolar Disorder
A psychiatric disorder involving significant mood fluctuations, with periods of elevated mood (mania or hypomania) and episodes of depressive lows.
Manic Episodes
Episodes characterized by a period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased activity or energy levels, often found in bipolar disorder.
- Comprehend the function of drugs and therapeutic interventions in addressing bipolar disorders and depressive episodes.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the function of drugs and therapeutic interventions in addressing bipolar disorders and depressive episodes.