An Adolescent Has Recently Begun Doing Poorly in School and Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

An adolescent has recently begun doing poorly in school and has stopped participating in sports and other extracurricular activities. During the history interview, the adolescent reports feeling tired, having difficulty concentrating, and experiencing a loss of appetite for the past few weeks but cannot attribute these changes to any major life event. Which is an important next step in managing this patient?

• A) Administering a diagnostic rating scale for depression
• B) Considering a short-term trial of an antidepressant medication
• C) Determining suicidal ideation and risk of suicide
• D) Referring the adolescent to a mental health specialist

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Definitions:

Potential Threats

Possible sources of danger or harm that could lead to negative outcomes if not recognized, avoided, or addressed properly.

Polygynous

A mating system in which a male has more than one female partner at the same time.

Multiple Mates

A reproductive strategy where an individual has sexual relationships with more than one partner over a period of time.

Males Only

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