National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level 2 (NCAC II) Practice Exam Exam

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Which of the following is NOT classified as an MAO inhibitor?

  1. Nardil

  2. Avoided

  3. Elavil

  4. Parnate

The correct answer is: Elavil

Elavil, known generically as amitriptyline, is an antidepressant that belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant class rather than the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class. MAO inhibitors, like Nardil and Parnate, work by preventing the breakdown of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which can help alleviate depressive symptoms. Elavil, on the other hand, acts primarily by blocking the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, leading to increased levels in the synaptic cleft. This fundamental difference in mechanism is what classifies Elavil distinctly from MAO inhibitors. The other options, Nardil and Parnate, are classic examples of MAO inhibitors and not comparable to Elavil's actions.

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