Question

question 25
1 point
a pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for sertraline (zoloft). the technician should recognize that sertraline belongs to which of the following drug classes?
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris)
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois)
tricyclic antidepressants (tcas)
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snris)

Explanation:

Identify the drug and its indication

Using the Antidepressant Classes knowledge point
Sertraline (brand name Zoloft) is a widely prescribed medication primarily indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

Determine the pharmacological mechanism

Using the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors knowledge point
Sertraline works by selectively inhibiting the presynaptic reuptake of serotonin (\(5\text{-HT}\)) in the central nervous system, thereby increasing synaptic serotonin levels. This mechanism classifies it as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Answer:

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (Correct answer)
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
• Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)