CNS Depression Crossword
Across
- 3. A collection of brain regions affected by depression.
- 4. A dietary amino acid associated with MAO-I induced hypertensive crisis.
- 5. The acronym for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.
- 6. This is the only parenteral antidepressant.
- 10. A deficit in neuronal growth caused by reduced BDNF.
- 11. CYP2D6 exhibits.
- 12. A medical condition frequently associated with MDD.
- 13. Carries an indication for smoking cessation (brand).
- 15. SSRIs, SNRI, mirtazapine and this agent are 1st line agents for mild-moderate MDD.
- 17. Tertiary TCAs undergo _____ to form secondary TCAs.
- 18. Have a higher reported incidence of MDD.
- 19. ___________ doses are higher for depression treatment than insomnia.
- 20. _________ is rated a category X antidepressant medication in pregnancy.
Down
- 1. Effects that contribute to poor PO bioavailability of certain antidepressants.
- 2. This occurs due to overstimulation of neurotransmitter autoreceptors and delays therapeutic response to antidepressants.
- 7. Dopamine is an example of a ______.
- 8. The adverse effect caused by antagonism at a-1 adrenoreceptors.
- 9. A process to monoamine function that is inhibited by phenelzine.
- 14. If switching to an MAOI from ______, a patient must wait a 5-6 week washout period.
- 16. ________ is a catecholamine with reduced expression in depressed patients.