EPPP Psychology

Category - Biological Bases of Behavior

There are different types of antidepressant medications: Tricyclics (TCAs), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Monoamine-Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), and unclassified types. Which of those subcategories of antidepressants is thought to be most useful to treat inpatient, melancholic, or geriatric depression?
  1. TCAs
  2. SSRIs
  3. MAOIs
  4. Unclassified types
Explanation
Answer: A - TCAs are most useful for treating inpatient, melancholic, or geriatric depression. TCAs are also often used to treat chronic pain disorders.
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