Based on the Results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression

question 59

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 behavioural 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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