Explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse

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Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments that you have covered up to this point that may be available to treat patients with mental health disorders.

· Consider the potential effects these psychopharmacologic treatments may have on co-existing mental health conditions and/or their potential effects on your patient’s overall health.

TO COMPLETE:

Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.

 

1. In 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?

 

2. List 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.

 

3. List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.

 

4. An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.

 

5. List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific. 

NURS 6630 Week8 Assignment1 Rubric

 

Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments that you have covered up to this point that may be available to treat patients with mental health disorders. · Consider the potential effects these psychopharmacologic treatments may have on co-existing mental health conditions and/or their potential effects on your patient’s overall health. TO COMPLETE: Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.   1. In 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?   2. List 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.   3. List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.   4. An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.   5. List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.  NURS 6630 Week8 Assignment1 Rubric  

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