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Case Study Paper Student’s Name Institution Course # and Name Professor’s Name Submission Date Selected Drug, Class, and Mechanism of Action Trazodone medication can be used to treat major depressive disorder based on the client's symptoms. The medication belongs to the serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) since it is a triazolopyridine derivative. The medication reduces neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine and dopamine associated with arousal effects. It inhibits serotonin type 2 receptors and transporters, especially in the mesolimbic pathway. The H1, 5-HT-2A, and alpha-1-adrenergic receptor antagonism promotes sleep and increases concentration (Shin & Saadabadi, 2024). Trazodone promotes reuptake of serotonin, which reduces symptoms of depression. Therefore, the medication treats major depressive disorder by increasing serotonin and regulating the client's mood. Client’s Prescription Patient: TJ Medication: Trazodone Dosage: 50 mg Route: Oral Frequency: Once Daily Refill: 3 Prescribing Physician: Blue Willows Date: 13/06/2024 Rationale Trazodone reduces the symptoms of major depressive disorder; hence, it is a valuable treatment that may grant relief from sleep disturbance. The research argues that trazodone is an effective antidepressant that increases serotonin in the brain, which leads to decreased symptoms of depression (Albert et al., 2023). The patient will highly benefit from the medication since it will reduce the overwhelming feelings of sadness that TJ has been experiencing. The remission of the symptoms of depression will sustain the reduction of symptoms of depression. Trazodone will consolidate the long-term effects, which will treat the client of the major depressive disor...