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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to the client as a first-line treatment?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Fluoxetine. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used as a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder due to its effectiveness and relatively low side effect profile. SSRIs are preferred over other classes of antidepressants for initial treatment. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety or procedural sedation, not depression. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used for seizure disorders.
Therefore, these medications are not appropriate first-line treatments for major depressive disorder.

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