PTSD Medication Treatment
- Author
- Fitzgerald Health Education Associates
- Published
- Wed 07 Aug 2024
- Episode Link
- None
You are evaluating a 17-year-old patient who presents for care reporting panic attacks. A comprehensive assessment suggests that the patient is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder related to a very serious motor vehicle accident a few months ago. Which of the following medications is the best augment to trauma therapy for this patient?
A. Escitalopram (Lexapro)
B. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
C. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
D. Sertraline (Zoloft)
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