Group 2 Case Scenario: John presents for a psychiatric evaluation. He recently moved to the area and is seeking a new mental health provider. John tells you that he is currently treated for Bipolar disorder. John is currently prescribed Lithium 600mg BID, Prozac 40mg, and trazodone 100mg. He reports difficulty sleeping since the move and reports he was able to clean and unpack his new place in one night. When you ask him about medication compliance, he says he is taking his medications “sometimes.”
Are there any lab tests you would like to have or would order? Explain why?
What is your pharmacologic plan for treatment?
What ideas do you have for non-pharmacological interventions in this patient?
What interprofessional consultations or referrals would you make for this patient?
Explain what might not go as planned with your first pharmacologic plan and present a secondary pharmacological plan for treatment?
Provide a scripture or devotional that you could provide to the struggling client.
Find or create a visual representation of the neurobiology of your patient’s diagnosis.
