The 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 type?

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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.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Medical Record of a Client