Question

when initiating antidepressant therapy in teens, what is the initial follow - up period to assess efficacy and side effects?
3 days - 1 week
2 - 4 weeks
3 - 6 months
1 year

Explanation:

In pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, when starting antidepressant therapy in teens, the initial follow - up to assess efficacy and side effects is typically 2 - 4 weeks. This is because antidepressants take some time to show therapeutic effects, and side effects also manifest within this relatively short - term period. Shorter periods (like 3 days - 1 week) are too soon to assess efficacy, and longer periods (3 - 6 months, 1 year) are for later stages of treatment monitoring rather than the initial follow - up.

Answer:

B. 2 - 4 weeks