A nurse is planning care for a 13 -year-old who is experiencing depression.Which medication is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for the treatment of depression in adolescents?

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Rationale: Fluoxetine (Prozac)has been approved by the FDA to treat depression in children and adolescents,and escitalopram was approved in 2009 for treatment of depression in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.All antidepressants carry an FDA warning for increased risk of suicide in children and adolescents.

A Nurse Is Planning Care for a 13 -Year-Old Who