The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with depression.The client asks the nurse which medication she is likely to be prescribed.What has become the drug of choice in treating depression?

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SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have become the drug of choice for treating depression due to their efficacy and a more favorable side effect profile compared to older antidepressants like MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) and TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants).

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