Which antidepressant is no longer recommended for use during pregnancy?
a. Sertraline (Zoloft)
b. Paroxetine (Paxil)
c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
d. Citalopram (Celexa)
ANS: B
Paroxetine (Paxil) is no longer recommended for use during pregnancy because there have been reports of congenital malformations. Zoloft, Prozac, and Celexa are antidepressants used during pregnancy, if indicated that without the medication the pregnant client would be at risk for severe depression.
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