Which patient is likely to experience the fewest and least severe side effects from their antidepressant medication?
A)Angie, who is taking an HCA
B)Gloria, who is taking an MAO inhibitor
C)Victoria, who is taking an SSRI
D)Tiffany, who is taking L-dopa

Question

Which patient is likely to experience the fewest and least severe side effects from their antidepressant medication? ​
A)Angie, who is taking an HCA
B)Gloria, who is taking an MAO inhibitor
C)Victoria, who is taking an SSRI
D)Tiffany, who is taking L-dopa

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) have fewer and milder side effects compared to other classes of antidepressants such as HCAs (heterocyclic antidepressants) and MAO inhibitors. L-dopa is not an antidepressant medication, but a medication for Parkinson's disease.

Which Patient Is Likely to Experience the Fewest and Least