A 33-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 3-day history of dry cough and low-grade fever. Four months ago, she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and staed treatment with fluoxetine. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. A diagnosis of upper respiratory infection is made and medication is prescribed to relieve her symptoms. A drug with which of the following mechanisms of action should be avoided in this patient?
A 33-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 3-day history of dry cough and low-grade fever. Four months ago, she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and staed treatment with fluoxetine. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. A diagnosis of upper respiratory infection is made and medication is prescribed to relieve her symptoms. A drug with which of the following mechanisms of action should be avoided in this patient?
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A 33-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 3-day history of dry cough and low-grade fever. Four months ago, she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and staed treatment with fluoxetine. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. A diagnosis of upper respiratory infection is made and medication is prescribed to relieve her symptoms. A drug with which of the following mechanisms of action should be avoided in this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Inhibition of NMDA glutamate receptors
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