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Briefy describe the biogenic amine theory of depression.How does current drug therapy to treat depression correlate with the biogenic amine theory? (1 learning objectives).2. Discuss specific nursing considerations related to the use of antidepressants in children,adults and older adults.(3 learning objectives).3. An increased risk of suicide has been reported with the initiation of antidepressants therapy. Describe nursing assessment and nursing considerations related to suicidal ideation.(5 learning depression)Group Assignment:1 Each group construct a table that summarize the therapeutic actions,indications,common adverse reactions,and important drug-drug interactions with each class of antidepressants:tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), mono amine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors,selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), and miscellaneous agents.(2 learning objectives).2.Assign each group one class of antidepressants.The group compares the prototype drug to the drugs in the classification. Discuss similarities and differences. Clinical Assignment:1. Select a patient in a clinical setting who has an order antidepressant.develop a teaching plan for the patient that includes educational needs related to the antidepressant and nonpharmacologic measures.(5 learning objectives).Website:1.conduct Internet research to determine which age Go south was the most form depression.what factors make this age group the most likely to have depression?How can this research be applied to nursing practice?(3 learning objectives)2. Conduct Internet research to determine The leading causes for depression. Compare causes of depression to different age groups.