31. Which of the following patients is mot likely to require maintenance anti depressant therapy?
(a) A 22-year–old woman depressed about the loss of a parent
(b) A 33-year-old man presenting with his second episode of depression
(c) A67-year-old man experiencing his first episode of depression
(d) A34-year-old woman experiencing postpartum depression

32.Which of the following medications would most likely exacerbate a pre existing seizure
disorder?
(a) Venlafaxine
(b) Trazodone
(c) Bupropion
(d) Paroxetine

33. A patient receiving astemizole for seasonal allergies is diagnosed with major depression.
Which of the following antidepressants would most likely interact with the current regiment?
(a) Nefazodone
(b) Amitriptyline
(c) Sertraline

(d) Venlafaxine

34. A prominent toxic effect of local anaesthetics is
(a) CNS stimulation
(b) CNS depression
(c) Tachycardia
(d) Local ischemia

35. Which of the following could be used as an antidote for curare poisoning?
(a) Neostigmine
(b) Atropine
(c) Homatropine
(d) Hexamethonium

36.Cigarette smoking increases the side effects of
(a) Narcotic analgesics
(b) Analeptics
(c) Antidepressants
(d) Oral contraceptives