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Citalopram (Celexa) Medication
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Citalopram Brand Name & Introduction
Citalopram Indications
Citalopram Dosage & Adminstration
Citalopram Pharmacological Effects
Citalopram Pharmacokinetics & Warning
Citalopram Drug Interactions
Citalopram Common Side Effects
Citalopram Contraindication & Augmentation For Partial Response
Citalopram Recommended Lab Test & Overdose
Citalopram Tapering/Withdrawal
Citalopram Special Populations
Citalopram Important Pearls
Citalopram Quiz
Citalopram PDF
Citalopram Quiz
“This quiz will evaluate your knowledge about Citalopram medication.”
Q1. Citalopram belongs to which class of antidepressants?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
B) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
C) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
D) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Q2. Which of the following is a common side effect of Citalopram?
A) Nausea
B) Insomnia
C) Weight loss
D) Hypertension
Q3. What is the maximum recommended daily dose of Citalopram to avoid QT prolongation?
A) 20 mg/day
B) 40 mg/day
C) 60 mg/day
D) 80 mg/day
Q4. Citalopram is contraindicated in combination with which of the following medications due to the risk of serotonin syndrome?
A) MAO inhibitors
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Beta-blockers
D) Antihistamines
Q 5.Which enzyme primarily metabolizes Citalopram?
A) CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
B) CYP2D6
C) CYP2C9
D) CYP1A2
Q6. What is the black box warning associated with Citalopram?
A) Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults
B) Hepatotoxicity
C) Risk of serotonin syndrome
D) QT prolongation
Q7.Which condition is Citalopram FDA-approved to treat in adolescents aged 12-17?
A) Major depressive disorder
B) Generalized anxiety disorder
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) Panic disorder
Q8.Which of the following is a serious risk associated with high doses of Citalopram?
A) QT prolongation
B) Seizures
C) Liver toxicity
D) Nephrotoxicity
Q9. Which augmentation strategy may be used with Citalopram for partial response in depression?
A) Trazodone for insomnia
B) Benzodiazepines for anxiety
C) Bupropion for sexual dysfunction
D) All of the above
Q10. Which of the following conditions should be closely monitored in elderly patients taking Citalopram?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hyperlipidemia
D) Hypertension
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