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Case Study: Olivia is a 16-year-old biracial female. She reports feeling down and depressed nearly every day for the past 2 weeks. She has also withdrawn from drama club, an extracurricular activity that she previously enjoyed. She denies any recent losses or being bullied but feels that her ability to concentrate has decreased. Her mother shares that Olivia is spending more time sleeping or napping alone in her room, seems sullen and withdrawn and irritable when she does interact with family. Olivia's mother notes that Olivia's appetite has declined and that Olivia remarks that she is not hungry with most meals. Olivia's mother tells the provider that Olivia does not seem interested in most of her usual activities or her phone. Olivia comments to the provider that she feels that her family and friends would be better off if she "weren't around." She denies thoughts or plans of hurting herself or others.

Question: Based on this history, what diagnosis would be most appropriate for Olivia? What diagnostic testing would be implemented for Olivia? What should be the nurse practitioner's first-line medication selection, based on tolerability and low side effect profile, for the treatment of severe depression What side effects are common with these, first-line medications used to treat depression and anxiety? What education needs to be provided about the medication that was selected for this patient? What non-pharmacologic treatments can be implemented to help Olivia? Develop a treatment plan for Olivia's anxiety. Include pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic treatments, as well as side effects and monitoring/safety considerations.