Assignment task: Review the case study in the video Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching: Depression.
Based on the case study, answer the following questions.
Q1. Identify the target symptoms/problems.
Q2. What additional subjective and objective information would you gather?
Q3. Which psychiatric symptoms are a treatment priority for this case?
Q4. List one medication that would be appropriate for this case. Include the name and starting dose.
Q5. What is your rationale for choosing this medication? What is the mechanism of action for your medication choice?
Q6. What laboratory testing/monitoring is needed for safely prescribing this medication?
Q7. Are there any contraindications or safety issues associated with this medication?Q8.
Q8. What are the safety concerns, if any, associated with this case? How will you address safety?
Q9. When would you follow up with this patient?