Which sort of medication would be least likely prescribed for depression? ? ? l-dopa ? ssris ? maois ? hcas?

The correct answer is: [A]: " l-dopa" .

{since "l-dopa" is not known to help much with depression — even for "off-label uses" .

The rest of answer choices:

 [B]:  "SSRI's"  — selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — are FDA-approved for the treatment of depressive disorders;  as are:

 [C]:  "MAOI's"  — monoamine oxidase inhibitors;  as well as:

 [D]:  "HCA's"  — heterocyclic antidepressants (e.g. bupropion).

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