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Based on the Results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression

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Based on the results of the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study TADS) , how should the doctor of an adolescent approach the issue of medication for depression?


A) The doctor should avoid prescribing Prozac because it causes suicidal thoughts.
B) The doctor should prescribe Prozac but inform the patient 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 as Prozac but does not cause suicidal thoughts.
D) The doctor should prescribe a combination treatment of tricyclic medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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