Mpho is trying to quit smoking. He is now experiencing symptoms of depression. Which antidepressant would be a suitable choice to help manage both nicotine dependence and depressive symptoms?

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4. Mpho is trying to quit smoking. He is now experiencing symptoms of depression. Which antidepressant would be a suitable choice to help manage both nicotine dependence and depressive symptoms?

• C) Bupropion Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder and is also used as a smoking cessation aid.

5. Which of the following is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?

• B) Venlafaxine Venlafaxine is a well-known serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Sertraline is an SSRI, Nortriptyline is a TCA, and Trazodone is a SARI.

6. Primary agent used in chronic management of mania in bipolar disorder

• B) Lithium Lithium is considered a first-line mood stabilizer and is a primary agent for the chronic management of mania and prevention of mood episodes in bipolar disorder.

7. Buspirone is effective in treating which condition?

• C) Anxiety Buspirone is an anxiolytic medication primarily used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

8. Blockade of dopamine receptors in the hypothalamus result in the following EXCEPT:
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