Assignment task: In this exercise, you will complete a Mind Map Template to gauge your understanding of this week's content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Delirium and dementia
- Obsessive compulsive disease
Q1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient's risk factors for this diagnosis?
Q2. What are the patient's signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?
Q3. What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?
Q4. What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to rule out the differentials for this patient or confirm the primary diagnosis?
Q5. What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.