A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with depression and notes that the client has been prescribed mirtazapine. The nurse identifies this agent as which drug category?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
B) Cyclic antidepressant
C) Norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor
D) Alpha-2 antagonist
Ans: D
Mirtazapine is an alpha-2 antagonist. Escitalopram, fluoxetine, and sertraline are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Amitriptyline, imipramine, and amoxapine are examples of tricyclic antidepressants. Bupropion is a norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor.
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