A nurse is working with a 9-year-old child who exhibits signs and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What drug will the nurse anticipate may be prescribed for the child?
A) Phenelzine (Nardil)
B) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C) Fluvoxamine (Prozac)
D) Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
C
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Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that has established pediatric dosage guidelines for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Isocarboxazid and phenelzine are monoamine oxidase inhibitors and should be avoided in pediatric use because of the potential drug–food interactions and other serious adverse effects. Amitriptyline is also a tricyclic antidepressant not recommended for pediatric use.
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