NURS 6521, Week 9 Assignment

1. Jamie is a 38-year-old homeless bipolar patient who is diagnosed with an acute psychotic episode. He tells you that he has been on lithium for years and was recently started on imipramine 75 mg daily by someone at a free clinic. What treatment plan would you develop for Jamie? Would you discontinue any medications? What medications would you add?

A. Patient history considered in making the medication selection: YOUR ANSWER B. Medication prescribed or changed (Spell out the names of drugs): YOUR ANSWER C. Rationale provided to include ‘WHY’ the decision using Clinical Guidelines: YOUR ANSWER D. Written medication orders with all 5 aspects required for a valid order (your prescription order): YOUR ANSWER E. At least 3 References for the scenario scholarly, peer-reviewed, the past 5 years to include the appropriate clinical practice guidelines if applicable: YOUR ANSWER