The Assignment (1–2 pages) Recommend one FDA-approved drug, one off-label drug, and one nonpharmacological intervention for treating your assigned disorder in children and adolescents. Explain the risk assessment you would use to inform your treatment decision making. What are the risks and benefits of the FDA-approved medicine? What are the risks and benefits of the off-label drug? Explain whether clinical practice guidelines exist for this disorder and, if so, use them to justify your recommendations. If not, explain what information you would need to take into consideration. Support your reasoning with at least three scholarly resources, one each on the FDA-approved drug, the off-label, and a non-medication intervention for the disorder. Attach the PDFs of your sources.

Assignment 1: Prescribing for Children and Adolescents

Introduction

The process of prescription of medication is supposed to be effectively guided by protocols and guidelines because there are differences in medication depending on age. A patient suffering from a certain condition will use a medication that is in line with their age and a dose that is in line with their dose. The health concern that is focused on in this investigation is a major depressive disorder. This is a mental health disorder that is featured by persistent depressive mood or loss of interest in activities leading to the impairment of one’s daily life. This study aims to examine the medication approved by FDA for patients with this condition depending on their age. 

FDA-approved drug, one off-label drug, and one nonpharmacological intervention

In children, the FDA-approved drug for the treatment of the major depressive disorder is the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This is instrumental for the easing of the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Specifically, the only SSRI that is FDA approved for use among children and teenagers is fluoxetine (Powell et al., 2020). This is however meant for children who are 8 years and older. On the other hand, adults can be prescribed Lexapro, fluoxetine, or Zoloft….

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