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This answer is correct. Citalopram is an example of a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs have a strong affinity for serotonin receptors but a weak affinity for norepinephrine and dopamine receptors.
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a
Serotonin - strong affinity, norepinephrine - weak affinity, dopamine - weak affinity
QuestionChoice
This answer is incorrect. Whilst SSRIs such as citalopram have a strong affinity for serotonin receptors, their affinity for norepinephrine and dopamine receptors is weak.
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b
Serotonin - strong affinity, norepinephrine - strong affinity, dopamine - strong affinity
QuestionChoice
This answer is incorrect. SSRIs such as citalopram have a strong affinity for serotonin receptors, but weak affinity for norepinephrine and dopamine receptors.
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e
Serotonin - weak affinity, norepinephrine - strong affinity, dopamine - weak affinity
QuestionChoice
This answer is incorrect. Whilst SSRIs such as citalopram have a weak affinity for norepinephrine and dopamine receptors, their affinity for serotonin receptors is strong.
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c
Serotonin - weak affinity, norepinephrine - weak affinity, dopamine - weak affinity
QuestionChoice
This answer is incorrect. Whilst SSRIs such as citalopram have a strong affinity for serotonin receptors, their affinity for norepinephrine and dopamine receptors is weak.
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d
Serotonin - strong affinity, norepinephrine - weak affinity, dopamine - strong affinity
Concept
Chapter
2693
4068
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake inhibitors
Topic
172
Pharmacology of the Nervous System
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A 42-year-old man presents to his GP with a 4-week history of low mood, anhedonia, and feelings of guilt and hopelessness. After careful assessment, he is referred for cognitive behavioural therapy and commenced on citalopram.

What is the relative affinity of citalopram on serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine transporters in the brain?
a