At the present time in the U.S., the most widely prescribed group of antidepressants consist of the
A)tricyclics
B)monoamine oxidase inhibitors
C)lithium and its derivatives
D)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are currently the most widely prescribed group of antidepressants in the US. They work by selectively increasing the amount of serotonin available in the brain by blocking its reuptake into nerve cells. SSRIs have fewer and less severe side effects than tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors and are less likely to cause overdose if taken in excess. Lithium and its derivatives are not antidepressants, but rather mood stabilizers typically used to treat bipolar disorder.

At the Present Time in the U