A nurse is working with a six-year-old diagnosed with OCD. What medication might the nurse expect would be prescribed for this patient?

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2. Sertraline (Zoloft) has FDA approval for treating OCD in children 6 years and older. Specific recommendations cannot be made for the use of clomipramine (Anafranil) in pediatric patients under the age of 10. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and olanzapine (Zyprexa) are not indicated for OCD.

A Nurse Is Working with a Six-Year-Old Diagnosed with OCD