A patient with major depressive disorder is prescribed an antidepressant that primarily inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and, to a lesser extent, norepinephrine. This drug belongs to which class of antidepressants?

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B) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). SNRIs, such as venlafaxine or duloxetine, selectively inhibit the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. SSRIs primarily inhibit serotonin reuptake, while TCAs and MAOIs have broader or different mechanisms.

A patient with major depressive disorder is prescribed an antidepressant that primarily inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and, to a lesser extent, norepinephrine. This drug belongs to which class of antidepressants?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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