Case Scenario: A 16-year-old patient is started on fluoxetine for moderate major depressive disorder. During a follow-up visit two weeks later, the patient reports feeling more anxious and having trouble sleeping. The patient's mother expresses concern about increased irritability and mentions that the patient has been talking about feeling hopeless more frequently. Questions:
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O Reassure the mother that these side effects are normal and will subside over time.
O Discontinue the fluoxetine immediately and switch to another antidepressant.
O Increase the fluoxetine dose to address the patient's anxiety and irritability.
O Conduct a thorough risk assessment for suicidality and consider additional support or therapy while closely monitoring the patient.