Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

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Which of the following drugs is not known to affect serotonin levels?

Prozac
Paxil
Clozapine
Fluvoxamine

The correct answer is: Clozapine

Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that primarily affects neurotransmitter systems such as dopamine and norepinephrine, rather than serotonin directly. While clozapine does interact with various receptors in the brain, its primary mechanisms of action do not significantly involve the modulation of serotonin levels. This distinguishes it from the other choices listed, which are all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that specifically target serotonin to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. In contrast, Prozac, Paxil, and Fluvoxamine all function by selectively inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, leading to increased levels of serotonin in synaptic clefts and contributing to their therapeutic effects on mood and anxiety disorders. Therefore, the distinction of clozapine as not significantly influencing serotonin levels makes it the correct answer in this context.