Question

Which of these represents the drug that is not correctly matched with its drug classification?

A. paroxetine—SSRI
B. amitriptyline—TCA
C. methylphenidate—MAOI this is targets dop transporter
D. duloxetine—SNRI
E. phenelzine—MAOI

Answer 1

The mismatched drug and classification are C. methylphenidate as an MAOI; it should be categorized as a stimulant targeting the dopamine transporter, not an MAOI.

Step-by-step explanation:

The drug that is not correctly matched with its drug classification is C. methylphenidate, which is labeled as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) but actually targets the dopamine transporter and is categorized as a stimulant, not an MAOI. MAOIs, such as phenelzine and tranylcypromine, work by inhibiting monoamine oxidase, preventing the breakdown of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. On the other hand, paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), and phenelzine is indeed a MAOI.