COURSE
NU643 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Instruction
- Differentials: List the three most likely differential diagnoses based on her objective findings with cited rationale.
- What is the etiology/pathophysiology associated with each diagnosis?
- What is the prevalence of each of these diagnoses?
- Develop a plan of care for each of the three differential diagnoses including the following:
- Diagnostic testing
- Pharmacologic interventions, including dosage, route, and frequency
- Nonpharmacologic interventions, including modality, and frequency
- Education, including health promotion, maintenance, and psychosocial needs
- Safety Plan
SOLUTION
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