Dissociative Disorders: Controversies, Professional Perspectives, and Therapeutic Considerations Dissociative disorders represent a complex and often misunderstood category of mental health conditions. These disorders are characterized by a disconnection between an individual’s thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, and sense of identity. While recognized in diagnostic manuals, dissociative disorders remain a subject of significant debate within the psychiatric […]
Discussion 3: Disorders & Cognitive Behavioral Therapists Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform to alleviate anxiety or distress (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). In Justin Timberlake’s case, he has publicly discussed his struggles with […]
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation of Ms. Fatima Branning Introduction Diagnosing mood disorders requires careful consideration of symptoms and patient history. This paper evaluates Ms. Fatima Branning, a 28-year-old woman experiencing workplace difficulties, to explore potential psychiatric diagnoses. The evaluation will consider her subjective experiences, objective observations, and possible differential diagnoses. Subjective Information Ms. Branning reports feeling […]
Special Considerations Related to Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Intervention One of the common and effective drugs for children with schizophrenia or childhood-onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders is Aripiprazole (Abilify). This medication is often chosen due to its relatively favorable side effect profile compared to other antipsychotics. The FDA approves aripiprazole (Abilify) to treat childhood schizophrenia […]
Toxicology Case Study: Acetaminophen Poisoning History: A 20-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department after ingesting over 50 tablets of Tylenol Extra Strength® eight hours prior to arrival in a suicide attempt. She denies coingestants and complains of nausea. PMH: None. Physical Examination: T: 99 °F HR: 90 bpm RR: 12 breaths per minute BP: […]
I-HUMAN PATIENTS CASE STUDY: ASSESSING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM This course requires you to complete a series of case studies using the i-Human Patients software application. The i-Human Patients (IHP) Case Player enables you to interact with virtual patients for the purpose of learning patient-assessment and diagnostic-reasoning skills. With IHP, you will be able to independently […]
Deliverable 3 – Clinical Reasoning to Prioritize Care and Manage Complications This assignment evaluates students’ ability to apply clinical reasoning in a complex emergency department scenario. Assignment Content: Competency Integrate modes of inquiry to generate and evaluate hypotheses in the context of clinical reasoning. Student Success Criteria View the grading rubric for this deliverable by […]
Postmenopausal Bleeding: Postmenopausal bleeding is a significant concern that requires thorough evaluation and understanding. The patient’s comprehensive medical history is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The patient should provide information about the obstetric history and the medical reason why she could not conceive. Information about the menstrual history including menarche, duration, amount, and abnormal […]
Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk in an Emergency Department Setting This case study presents a complex scenario involving a 19-year-old female patient admitted to the emergency department (ED) following an intentional opioid overdose. The patient’s history and presentation highlight several critical aspects of suicide risk assessment and management in acute care settings. Identification of […]
Focused SOAP Note Patient Information: D, 72-years old female. S. Chief Complaint (CC): Debilitating headache and neck pain HPI: Dickson is a 72-year old female who comes to the clinic with a debilitating headache and neck pain. The patient complains that the problem is not new, but has worsened in the last week and currently […]
