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A 9-year-old child presents with severe irritability and aggression. He was recently diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What are the FDA-approved medications for treating
irritability in ASD? Risperidone (ages 5+) and Aripiprazole (ages 6+).
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety struggles in school and refuses to participate in class.
The provider wants to start an FDA-approved SSRI for anxiety. What's the best option?
Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A 6-year-old is diagnosed with ADHD but has significant difficulty with insomnia and impulsivity.
Stimulants caused excessive irritability. What non-stimulant FDA-approved medication can be
used? Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) or Clonidine ER (Kapvay).
A 17-year-old female reports daily suicidal thoughts but denies intent or plan. She has a PHQ-9
score of 22 and a GAD-7 score of 18. Which FDA-approved SSRI would be most appropriate?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) or Escitalopram (Lexapro) (ages 12+).
A 2-year-old boy does not respond to his name and prefers playing alone. His pediatrician
performs the M-CHAT screening, which suggests a high risk of ASD. What is the next step?
Refer for a full autism evaluation & start early intervention services.
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety needs FDA-approved medication. What's first-line?
Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A 6-year-old with ADHD has trouble sleeping on stimulants. What's a non-stimulant option?
Clonidine ER (Kapvay) or Guanfacine ER (Intuniv).
A teenager with a history of childhood trauma presents with substance use. What framework
should guide treatment? Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
What is the best approach for treating PTSD in children? Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
A 9-year-old child presents with severe irritability and aggression. He was recently diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What are the FDA-approved medications for treating
irritability in ASD? Risperidone (ages 5+) and Aripiprazole (ages 6+).
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety struggles in school and refuses to participate in class.
The provider wants to start an FDA-approved SSRI for anxiety. What's the best option?
Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A 6-year-old is diagnosed with ADHD but has significant difficulty with insomnia and impulsivity.
Stimulants caused excessive irritability. What non-stimulant FDA-approved medication can be
used? Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) or Clonidine ER (Kapvay).
A 17-year-old female reports daily suicidal thoughts but denies intent or plan. She has a PHQ-9
score of 22 and a GAD-7 score of 18. Which FDA-approved SSRI would be most appropriate?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) or Escitalopram (Lexapro) (ages 12+).
A 2-year-old boy does not respond to his name and prefers playing alone. His pediatrician
performs the M-CHAT screening, which suggests a high risk of ASD. What is the next step?
Refer for a full autism evaluation & start early intervention services.
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety needs FDA-approved medication. What's first-line?
Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A 6-year-old with ADHD has trouble sleeping on stimulants. What's a non-stimulant option?
Clonidine ER (Kapvay) or Guanfacine ER (Intuniv).
A teenager with a history of childhood trauma presents with substance use. What framework
should guide treatment? Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
What is the best approach for treating PTSD in children? Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
