The patient is complaining of nightmares involving his involvement in the WWII, neuroleptics, and severe migraines. The severe migraines and shaking is coming from withdrawal of chlorpromazine. He is very delusional and certain things make him really agitated, one being words. In addition he is alcoholic, which suffers from post-traumatic stress…
Another vital aspect of this meta-analysis was the review of EPS and its regularlity for each antipsychotic. As many pharmaceutical industries claim it was actually identified that both Clozapine and Risperidone indicated a reduced likelihood of EPS occuring. In 3 studies representing 162 participants it suggested compared to a relative risk of 1.00 for Haloperidol, Clozapine had a significantly reduced 0.17 risk. To further extend this, across 21 studies focusing on 2738 participants Risperidone also had a reduced relative risk of 0.61. This data is crucial as arguably one the main selling points of second-generation antipsychotics is there reduction in side effects including muscle conditions.…
A progress note from Dr. Sharman, dated 06/14/2017, indicated that the claimant reported that her mood and function had been worsening. Objective findings showed depressed mood with a flattened affect. Escitalopram and Bupropion were…
Leo is a 14 year old Hispanic/African American male that has been referred to the agency for Wraparound services due to the severity of his issues by the Department of Children and Family Services. Leo has had a case open with the Department since he has been 9 years old. Leo has a sibling who is also identified in need of intensive services due to the trauma that they have both experienced in their early youth. This client has been diagnosed with Unspecified Mood Disorder with chronic PTSD and ODD.…
All other systems reviewed and are negative; denies a headache and stomachache. Denies suicidal or homicidal ideations or intent. He will continue with the current medication regimen of Vyvanse 10 mg and Zoloft 25 mg tablet daily. The patient will stabilize symptoms through compliance on medications. The necessity of compliance was emphasized and understood by the…
The client is reporting difficulties with excessive worrying, having a hard time concentrating, having trouble sleeping, and having trouble controlling the worries and feelings of nervousness. The client reports experiencing excessive worrying about home, work and school which leads to difficulties sleeping because “she can’t shut her mind off”. The client states that the she feels “she can’t control the worrying, that her mind just takes over all the time.” The client reports experiencing physical symptoms which include: “My heart is constantly pounding, I’m always sweating, and my stomach hurts most days.” The client communicates having difficulty concerning in school and at work because of the constant worry.…
I still think this does need further evaluation with neurology and she is going to reschedule that appointment with Dr. Lauze. She declines assistance from us with getting that scheduled. Should she have another episode, she will let me know immediately, so we can discuss further with Dr. Lauze. Consideration for EEG may also need to be done.…
From the time we started school, we have been taught to compare and contrast. In math class, we would compare shapes and prices. In science, we would contrast chemicals. In everyday life, we compare and contrast, sometimes subconsciously. After years of doing it in school, you then to notice the similarities and differences between books and movies.…
Bianca was referred for counseling by her son’s insistence due to her visible tremor, slow thinking, slurred speech, and sleep problems. She came to the office with her twenty-eight-year-old son, Angel. The client is currently taking various types prescribed medications which might be life threatening. This assessment was requested to identify possible sources of Bianca’s problems and make recommendations for treatment. Section Two Background Information M.Q is a forty-seven-years-old, middle class, heterosexual, Mexican American female who works as a legal assistant.…
Did you know that anxiety disorders affect 18% of the United State's population? Experiences of stress and anxiety are growing at a rapid rate in our current society. The tendency towards always moving and always doing seems to be having a tremendous effect on our wellbeing, both individually and collectively. Anti-anxiety pills are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in our country. Unfortunately, there are many issues with these medications.…
He denies feeling depressed. Patient does not appear to be exhibiting signs of agitation, aggression, or responding to internal stimuli. At the time of the assessment the patient reports vaguely remembering the events today due "blacking out". The patient states, " the only thing I really remember is the argument with my mom, then I got mad and blackout. " The patient reports walking outside and speaking with his dad about the matter, however during his conversation his sister said something he didn't like and assaulted her.…
The issue of overprescribing antidepressants to teens has been a growing problem throughout the decades. In research done by Harvard it is estimated that one in ten Americans takes some form of a depressant (Wehrwein). The research also states that less than one third of those who take an antidepressant have been through therapy with a licensed psychiatrist (Wehrwein). “The rate of antidepressant use in this country among teens and adults (people ages 12 and older) increased by almost 400% between 1988–1994 and 2005–2008.” While many health professionals state that it is beneficial to take an antidepressant, there are many accusations of antidepressants simply becoming a money guzzling industry for the pharmacist.…
The medications they are described depend on how bad they have been affected and what exactly their symptoms are. If a person experiences more severe anxiety levels but can sleep better at night will receive higher dosage levels than someone who has less or no anxiety. Almost always if it necessary for the person to be medicated this form of help is highly effective, but sometimes people do not want to receive medical treatment for the condition because of religious beliefs, or the fact that they do not want the pills to change their behavior and personality…
Anxiety: The Ever Tightening Spiral Laying in bed, my thoughts racing through my brain. The time is three a.m. and I cannot recall if I greeted a friend in the hallway at school. What if she thinks I am angry with her?…
The majority of people suffering from anxiety and depression go a considerable amount of their lives undiagnosed. What triggers them to seek treatment is often not that they are having mental health problems, but physical health problems that have been brought on by their disorders. If the illness goes undiagnosed for too long it will generate an assortment of complications that can lead to the sufferer being buried under a myriad of medications. This spiraling effect can make the diagnoses feel out of control. Though the predominance of doctors will provide treatments to deal with the symptoms of anxiety and depression after the fact, the best way to go about correcting these problems is to stop them at the start.…