A child being treated for which of the following has a high risk for suicide and should be monitored closely?
a. Depression with fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. ADHD with methylphenidate (Ritalin)
c. Bipolar disorder with aripiprazole (Abilify)
d. Asperger's disorder with social skills training
A
The child being treated for depression with fluoxetine is at risk for behavioral activation, a drug side effect. Increased suicide risk is part of the behavioral activation complex. The drugs mentioned in the other options do not place the individual in the same risk category as fluoxetine.
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