A nurse is caring for a child with depression. Psychopharmacology is one of the treatment modalities being used. Which of the following medications is most commonly used in childhood depression?
A) Lithium carbonate (Eskalith)
B) Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
D) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Ans: B
Lithium carbonate is used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder and in the treatment of behavioral problems. Bupropion is among the antidepressants appropriate for use in children and adolescents. Methylphenidate is used in the treatment of ADHD. Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication.
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