A depressed client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which medication may have been prescribed?

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used primarily for its anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects. It is not an SSRI and is not typically prescribed as a first-line treatment for depression. Sertraline is a commonly prescribed SSRI used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other conditions. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), not an SSRI. TCAs are older antidepressants that work on multiple neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin, but they are less commonly prescribed as first-line treatment due to their side effect profile. Clonazepam is also a benzodiazepine used for treating anxiety disorders and certain types of seizures. Like lorazepam, it is not an SSRI and is not typically used as a first-line treatment for depression.