When prescribing an antidepressant for the treatment of an adolescent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a higher dose is usually ordered by the health care provider
As part of the education of the client/family, the health care provider should warn about safety due to an increased risk for which of the following?
A) Nightmares
B) Sleepwalking
C) Amnesia
D) Suicidality.
Ans: D
All antidepressants have a black box warning for suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults. This is the highest priority that must be assessed frequently. These medications often take several weeks or months to relieve compulsions and may take even longer to decrease obsessions. One of the older antidepressants, clomipramine, is commonly used in the treatment of OCD.
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