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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep

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Citalopram or Celexa is often used to treat anxiety. It comes in tablet form and should be taken by mouth one time per day. This drug is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). How does citalopram work?
  1. It reduces circulation
  2. It speeds up circuits in the brain.
  3. It increases the amount of serotonin in the brain.
  4. It decreases the amount of serotonin in the brain.
Explanation
Answer: C - Citalopram increases the amount of serotonin in the brain. Increasing the amount of serotonin helps maintain mental balance for people suffering from anxiety or depression. Other common uses for Citalopram include treating depression, eating disorders, panic disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and social phobias. Many doctors will start their patients out on a low dose and slowly increase it over a series of weeks.
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