A 13 year old boy is accompanied by his parents into the community mental health clinic for the evaluation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Scenario: A 13 year old boy is accompanied by his parents into the community mental health clinic for the evaluation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Both parents are impatient, demanding and requesting for you to start their child on a CNS stimulant medication.  Based on this scenario, respond to the following prompts: Which neurotransmitter(s) … Read more

Maggie is a 27 year old. Filipina single woman, accompanied by an aunt and uncle with whom she lives. Chief Complaint: ‘ I have schizophrenia and I

Vital Signs: HR 76, RR 14 BP 130/98, Temp 100.0 oral, O2 sat-92% Introduction: Maggie is a 27 year old. Filipina single woman, accompanied by an aunt and uncle with whom she lives. Chief Complaint: ” I have schizophrenia and I need my medications ordered.” History of Chief Complaint: The psychiatrist who has been treating … Read more