The nurse is planning care for a child who is experiencing depression.Which medication is approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents?

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents. While other antidepressants may be used off-label for this purpose, only Fluoxetine has FDA approval for use in this population.

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