]> 2026-07-31T09:40:08+00:00 WBR0094 0 en Serotonin reuptake inhibitor Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Serotonin receptor agonist Alpha-2 receptor antagonist Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine metabolism inhibitor Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOi) are prescribed for patients with atypical depression. MAOi act by inhibiting the ubiquitous enzyme monoamine oxidase, which usually deaminates serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and tyramine. Behavioral Science/Psychiatry Pharmacology A 25-year-old woman complains of generalized fatigue for the past 8 months. The patient reports she is generally unhappy and lacks motivation at work. She believes her co-workers reject her and admits she does not have any friends. She spends most of her time at home sleeping. When she wakes up, she is either watching TV or eating fast food. The patient also mentions that she feels an unusual sensation of heaviness in her arms and legs that makes it difficult for her to get out of bed sometimes. Upon further questioning, she denies suicidal or homicidal thoughts or feelings of worthlessness. The physician prescribes a pharmacologic agent to relieve the patient's symptoms. Which of the following is the mechanism of action of the drug the patient is receiving? E General Principles 2020-10-27T23:19:49Z 2459150.4720949 WBR0094