Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching Case Study

Case Study

Review the case study in the video Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching: Depression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhpWZCdiZc

Based on the case study, answer the following questions.

• Identify the target symptoms/problems.
• What additional subjective and objective information would you gather?
• Which psychiatric symptoms are a treatment priority for this case?

Medication Choice:

• List one medication that would be appropriate for this case. Include the name and starting dose.
• What is your rationale for choosing this medication? What is the mechanism of action for your medication choice?
• What laboratory testing/monitoring is needed for safely prescribing this medication?
• Are there any contraindications or safety issues associated with this medication?
  

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Safety Risk Assessment:

• What are the safety concerns, if any, associated with this case? How will you address safety?
• When would you follow up with this patient?

References:

• List at least two references within 5 years Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching Case Study