A 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 FDA approved for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents.Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)used in the treatment of depression.All antidepressants carry an FDA warning for increased risk of suicide in children and adolescents.

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