Mood disorders

Mood disorders

 

For the discussion boards this term  please include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

Discuss and answer questions related to the case presentations on the discussion board.  You will need to utilize all of your nursing skills when evaluating the data.

 

CASE1

 

History of present illness:

 

Questions

 

What is the most probable cause of the patient’s confusion? Explain your answer.

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible   side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2.

 

What is your primary concern with this gentleman?

 

Please include the following:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 

 

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Module 2 Discussion

 

Anxiety

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 According to the DSM what is the difference between agoraphobia and social anxiety?  (This will be on boards).

 

Post Case Study

 

CASE 1

 

26 y/o male

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 

 

MSN675 MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

 

Module 3 Discussion

 

Eating disorders and Personality disorders

 

For the discussion boards this term  please include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 For an eating disorder case, what special considerations and/or treatments have evidence based backing in this population?

 

CASE 1

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2

 

The ekg showed prominent U-waves and a prolonged QT interval.

 

What is her Diagnosis?  How does the medical workup confirm it?

 

What is your plan of care?

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or   issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 

 

MSN675 MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

 

Module 4 Discussion

 

Schizophrenia

 

For the discussion boards this term  please include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 1

 

Dusty

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2

 

Questions:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 

 

MSN675 MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

 

Module 5 Discussion

 

PTSD/ODD/Conduct disorders

 

Discuss and answer questions related to the case presentation. 

 

For the discussion boards this term  please include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 1

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 

 

MSN675 MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

 

Module 6 Discussion

 

Substance Abuse and Addictions

 

For the discussion boards this term  please include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 1

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2

 

Include:

 

•             Any differential diagnoses

 

•             Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

•             Any additional questions you would have asked

 

•             Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

•             Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

•             Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

•             Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

 

 

MSN675 MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

 

Module 7 Discussion

 

Special Populations: Pediatrics and Geriatrics

 

For the discussion boards this term  please include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 1

 

Include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues  to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)

 

CASE 2

 

Include:

 

Any differential diagnoses

 

Your diagnosis and reasoning

 

Any additional questions you would have asked

 

 Medication recommendations along with your rationale. Note possible side effects or issues to address if attempting to obtain consent.

 

Any labs and why they may be indicated

 

Screener scales or diagnostic tools that may be beneficial

 

Additional resources to give  (Therapy modalities, support groups, activities, etc.)