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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) ---YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCb0Ar3-K_Q&...

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