Fluvoxamine Quiz

Q1. Fluvoxamine is primarily used to treat which condition?

A) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

B) Schizophrenia

C) Bipolar disorder

D) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Q2. What is the recommended starting dose of Fluvoxamine for treating OCD?

A) 50 mg once daily

B) 100 mg once daily

C) 150 mg once daily

D) 200 mg once daily

Q3.Which of the following side effects is most commonly associated with Fluvoxamine?

A) Nausea

B) Weight gain

C) Insomnia

D) Sexual dysfunction

Q4. Fluvoxamine is contraindicated with which class of drugs due to the risk of serotonin syndrome?

A) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

B) Beta-blockers

C) Benzodiazepines

D) Antihistamines

Q5. Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the metabolism of Fluvoxamine?

A) CYP2D6

B) CYP3A4

C) CYP1A2

D) CYP2C19

Q6. What is the black box warning associated with Fluvoxamine?

A) Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults

B) Risk of serotonin syndrome

C) Hepatotoxicity

D) QT prolongation

Q7. In patients with hepatic impairment, what should be done when prescribing fluvoxamin

A) Increase the dose

B) Use the standard dose without adjustments

C) Monitor liver function closely and consider dose adjustments

D) Discontinue use

Q8. Which of the following augmentation strategies may be used with Fluvoxamine for partial response in OCD?

A) Antipsychotics

B) Mood stabilizers

C) Psychostimulants

D) All of the above

Q9. What is a major advantage of fluvoxamine over some other SSRIs?

A) Less sexual dysfunction

B) Lower risk of weight gain

C) Faster onset of action

D) Lower risk of drug interactions

Q10. Which serious drug interaction should be avoided with Fluvoxamine?

A) Warfarin due to increased risk of bleeding

B) Beta-blockers due to bradycardia

C) Benzodiazepines due to excessive sedation

D) Antihistamines due to QT prolongation

Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Medication