NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology
\nAssignment 1: Short Answer Assessment
\nAs a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you will likely encounter patients who suffer from various mental health disorders. Not surprisingly, ensuring that your patients have the appropriate psychopharmacologic treatments will be essential for their overall health and well-being. The psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for patients may have potential impacts on other mental health conditions and, therefore, require additional consideration for positive patient outcomes. For this Assignment, you will review and apply your understanding of psychopharmacologic treatments for patients with multiple mental health disorders.
\nTo Prepare
\n\u2022\tReview the Learning Resources for this week.
\n\u2022\tReflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments that you have covered up to this point that may be available to treat patients with mental health disorders.
\n\u2022\tConsider the potential effects these psychopharmacologic treatments may have on co-existing mental health conditions and\/or their potential effects on your patient\u2019s overall health.
\nTo complete:
\nAddress the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.
\n1.\tIn 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why? Be specific. What is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms?
\n2.\tList 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.
\n3.\tList 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
\n4.\tAn episode of major depression is defined as a period lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
\n5.\tList 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.<\/p>\n
Learning resources-6
\n1.\thttps:\/\/search.proquest.com\/docview\/2422903356?accountid=14872
\n2.\thttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4388122\/
\n3. https:\/\/j2vjt3dnbra3ps7ll1clb4q2-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/PP_NightWakingsChildren.pdf
\n4. https:\/\/j2vjt3dnbra3ps7ll1clb4q2-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/PP_Narcolepsy.pdf
\n5. https:\/\/jcsm.aasm.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.5664\/jcsm.6470
\n6. https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cder\/daf\/index.cfm
\nList 4 predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder.
\n1. Having chronic physical problems like respiratory disorders, dyslipidemia, and having cognitive impairment.
\n2. Having severe mental problems like a phobia or even depression.
\n3. Having childhood adverse life events like having anxiety disorders.
\n4. Having earlier generalized anxiety disorder.<\/p>\n
List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
\n1.Having stressful condition in the recent past
\n2. Having undergone adverse effects in their childhood experience.
\n3. Cumulative impacts of genes not matching.
\n4. Currently undergoing stressful conditions (Vollenweider & Preller, 2020).<\/p>\n
An episode of major depression is defined as a period lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
\nThe feeling of emptiness or hopelessness by the patient
\nBeing very irritable and reoccurring outbursts when faced with small matters.
\nLack of sleep is a common symptom or irregular slapping patterns; insomnia.
\nLoss of interest in previous hobbies.
\nLack of personal grooming and hygiene.<\/p>\n
List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.
\n1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors example is Zoloft
\n2. A dopamine agonist’s example is Apomorphine.
\n3. Anticonvulsants example is lamotrigine<\/p>\n
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PROGRAM OF INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION (IEP)<\/p>\n
Melissa is a student’s name.
\nDATE OF BIRTH: January 16, 2007
\nDISABILITY LOCAL ID # OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT CLASSIFICATION
\nPROJECTED DATE FOR IEP IMPLEMENTATION: 10\/12\/2021
\nANNUAL REVIEW DATE PROJECTED: 09\/30\/2022<\/p>\n
NAME OF STUDENT: Amelia Suazo NYC ID:221293145<\/p>\n
STUDENTS’ CURRENT PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMIC, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS EVALUATION RESULTS (INCLUDING FOR SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS, PERFORMANCE ON STATE AND DISTRICT-WIDE ASSESSMENTS)
\n2019-2020, 10\/23\/2019 Amelia’s cognitive and educational functioning were tested on January 20, 2015. However, because Amelia refused to participate in the testing process, a rationale for not testing was developed, according to the report. According to reports, Amelia was hostile, hesitant, and fearful of the testing process, and she refused to answer any questions.<\/p>\n
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