Business case study. Answer all the questions correctly. Mr. A Developed a shopping mall at Mumbai at the request of Mr. B who is a municipal corporater. Mr. C makes agreement to pay Rs. 250000. Mr. A accepts the proposal of Mr. C. Justify your answer regarding agreement.

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I would like to know when and where antidepressants are used, because I am confused with selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclics.

Q2.

You have written that the serotonin syndrome results from sudden discontinuation of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) with a short half-life, whereas other books I have read say that serotonin syndrome results from an overdose of SSRI or from combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or serotonin agonists. Please clarify.

Q3.

What is the safest antipsychotic and antidepressant to give during pregnancy?

Q4.

How frequently should patients receiving chronic lithium therapy be evaluated for thyroid and renal function?

Q5.

Is lithium generally associated with bone demineralization, especially in children?

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Is lithium recommended in childhood bipolar affective disorder?

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Is buspirone as effective as serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of a generalised anxiety disorder?

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Can diethylpropion be used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? If so, what is the recommended dose and at what age can it safely be administered?

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Can khat (norpseudoephedrine) be given to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and, if so, from what age?

Q10.

Are selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and venlafaxin effective in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? How efficient are they in comparison with imipramine?