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150. A child with severe depression is prescribed an antidepressant. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. Antidepressants are not effective in children.
B. The potential for side effects, the need for gradual titration, and the importance of combining medication with psychotherapy.
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C. Antidepressants should be given for life.
D. Children are immune to withdrawal symptoms.

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  • Antidepressants are not effective in children.
  • The potential for side effects, the need for gradual titration, and the importance of combining medication with psychotherapy.
  • Antidepressants should be given for life.
  • Children are immune to withdrawal symptoms.

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