30. A clinician is considering prescribing an SSRI for an adolescent with severe depression. What is a medicinal consideration unique to this developmental stage?
A.
SSRIs are ineffective in adolescents.
B.
The potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring close monitoring.
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C.
Adolescents should be on adult doses immediately.
D.
Only psychotherapy is effective for adolescent depression.
📖 Additional Information
SSRIs are ineffective in adolescents.
The potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring close monitoring.
Adolescents should be on adult doses immediately.
Only psychotherapy is effective for adolescent depression.
