Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for the assessment and treatment of patients requiring bipolar therapy. THE ASSIGNMENT: 5 PAGES Fullquestion

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Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for the assessment and treatment of patients requiring bipolar therapy.

For this assignment, you will write a 5–6-page paper on the topic of bipolar and bipolar and related disorders. You will create this guide as an assignment; therefore, a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference page are required. You must include a minimum of 3 scholarly supporting resources outside of your course provided resources.

In your paper, you will choose one of the following diagnoses: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic Disorder, Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition. Your paper will include discussion for your chosen diagnosis of bipolar and related disorder on the following:

Prevalence and Neurobiology of your chosen disorder Discuss the differences between your chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescents, pregnancy/post-partum, older adult, emergency care) for your chosen bipolar and related disorder; demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent with discussion of at least one for EACH category: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for your chosen bipolar and related disorder Of the medication treatment options for your chosen disorder discuss side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. What is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring Provide 3 examples of how to write a proper prescription that you would provide to the patient or transmit to the pharmacy.

Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of five academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement. You should be utilizing the primary and secondary literature.

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Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632) provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

20 pts

20 pts

20 pts

Write a 5–6-page paper on the topic of bipolar and bipolar related disorders: • Prevalence • Neurobiology

20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Point range: 90–100

Discussion includes Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.

17 to >15.0 pts Good Point range: 80–89

Discussion is vague regarding Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.

15 to >13.0 pts Fair Point range: 70–79

Discussion is missing one section for Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.

13 to >0 pts Poor Point range: 0–69

Discussion is inaccurate or missing more than one section for Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.

• Discuss the differences between your chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria.

20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Point range: 90–100

Discussion includes the differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria.

17 to >15.0 pts Good Point range: 80–89

Discussion includes the differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM version older than DSM 5 TR criteria.

15 to >13.0 pts Fair Point range: 70–79

Discussion is vague in differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria and/or missing discussion presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria or older version of DSM.

13 to >0 pts Poor Point range: 0–69

Discussion is inaccurate or does not include the differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria or older version of DSM.

• Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescent, pregnancy/post- partum, older adult, emergency care) for your chosen bipolar

20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Point range: 90–100

Special Populations and Considerations are discussed and specific, not general and

17 to >15.0 pts Good Point range: 80–89

Special Populations and Considerations are discussed not specific, but general and

15 to >13.0 pts Fair Point range: 70–79

Special Populations Considerations are discussed not specific, but general and

13 to >0 pts Poor Point range: 0–69

Special Populations Considerations are vaguley or not discussed, not specific, is

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Criteria Ratings Pts

15 pts

and related disorder-be specific, not general and address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.

address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.

address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.

missing 1-2 of EACH category and does not demonstrate critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.

inaccurate and/or general and missing 3+ or more of or none of EACH category, inaccurate discussion and/or does not demonstrate critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.

• Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for your chosen bipolar and related disorder • Of the medication treatment options for your chosen disorder discuss side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. What is important to

15 to >13.0 pts Excellent Point range: 90–100

Discussion includes FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the disorder there is

13 to >11.0 pts Good Point range: 80–89

Discussion includes vague FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the disorder there is

11 to >9.0 pts Fair Point range: 70–79

Discussion includes pharmacological treatment options but not aligned with FDA approved and/or clinical practice guidelines in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options

9 to >0 pts Poor Point range: 0–69

Discussion inaccurate and/or missing pharmacological treatment options but not aligned with FDA approved and/or clinical practice guidelines in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the

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Criteria Ratings Pts

15 pts

5 pts

monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring.

discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper includes what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important formonitoring.

vague discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper includes vague discussion what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring.

chosen for the disorder there is missing elements for discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper includes what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues but does not discuss why important for monitoring.

disorder there is inaccurate or no elements for discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper does not include what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues but does not discuss why important for monitoring.Provides three

examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription contains date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.

15 to >13.0 pts Excellent Point range: 90–100

Provides three examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription contains date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.

13 to >11.0 pts Good Point range: 80–89

Provides three examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription is missing 1-2 elements of the following; date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.

11 to >9.0 pts Fair Point range: 70–79

Provides two examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription is missing 3 of the following: date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.

9 to >0 pts Poor Point range: 0–69

Provides one example of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription is missing 4+ or is inaccurately written for date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.

Written Expression and Formatting—

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Point range: 90–100

4 to >3.5 pts Good Point range: 80–89

3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Point range: 70–79

3 to >0 pts Poor Point range: 0–69

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Paragraph development and organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well- developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time….Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%– 79% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.