Based on the Results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression

question 97

Multiple Choice

Based on the results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) ,which of the following conclusions would be most appropriate if a doctor was interested in prescribing Prozac for an adolescent patient with depression?

• A) The doctor should avoid prescribing Prozac because it causes suicidal thoughts.
• B) The doctor should prescribe Prozac but state that one of the risks of taking the drug may be an increase in suicidal thoughts.
• C) The doctor should prescribe a different drug, such as a tricyclic, which has the same effects but without causing suicidal thoughts.
• D) The doctor should prescribe cognitive-behavioral therapy with a licensed psychologist, because Prozac and other antidepressants are no longer recommended for adolescents for a multitude of reasons.

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