Quetiapine

room with a woman and repeatedly touching her. His mood status at the time showed signs of anxiety, irritability, depression, insomnia, and anguish, so he returned to the neurologist who dropped his dose down and prescribed an atypical neuroleptic, Quetiapine. The patient later report experiencing extreme jealousy and an increase in his sexual drive. Therefore, the neurologist reduced the dose further, which resulted in the ability to control jealousy and sexual drive (Cannas et. al 2006).…

INTRODUCTION Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes shifts in mood, energy, and/or activity levels. To put it simply, to carry out day to day activities can become more of a borden with the fluctuation of different moods. People who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder experience “manic” or “depressive” episodes. Manic episodes are characterized as feeling very “up”, “high” or euphoric. People who are experiencing this episode tend to talk rather quickly about different subjects to…

autistic person coping mechanisms and trigger avoidance to minimize destructive emotional outbursts. Applied behavior analysis teaches autistic children social skills by encouraging positive behavior. Antipsychotic medications such as Risperidone and Quetiapine can reduce or improve certain psychiatric conditions. Occupational therapists are well needed for someone who is autistic because they improve the daily living and work skills of autistic patients. The clinical psychologist can treat a…

A personal reflection I found was in May of 2015. The patient was a female and 87 years old. The first couple of symptoms that were experienced by the patient 's daughter was her mother fell out of bed, could not get up and does not remember that ever happening. After this incident the mother could not live alone anymore and her daughters slept over to see if anything else happens. She was starting to gradually lose her motor skills and was refusing a doctor 's help. Eventually she went to see a…

Classified as a complex brain disease, SUD is treatable, according to the USA National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of treatment [NIDA, 2008]. Given the aforementioned multiple factors, contributing to the development of SUD, its complex presentation, and associated disease burden; treatment of SUD is rated as significantly challenging. Delivering effective SUD treatment and care requires a comprehensive response, illustrated as core services and interventions delivered, within a…

antipsychotics, which are much stronger and more mind-altering (very ironic), that have tangible evidence proving they do not do anything for those individuals (Baker, 2011, pg. 2). These psychoactive medications, including risperidone (Risperdal) and quetiapine (Seroquel), are usually prescribed and successfully treat those with schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorders, but trail behind many side effects; the most bizarre being breast growth in men to the most severe obviously being death.…

In order to fully assist the patient in the case study a comprehensive analysis must be used to fully address all of the patient 's ailments. The individual has some physical issues that need to be addressed, such as the diabetes and the obesity. These should be looked at first because, in order to treat any psychological issues, the physical issues need to be worked on. A person who feels better has a better chance at addressing other issues. Psychologically the patient needs to address the…

as long as taking a pill daily. There are two types of drugs, the older and the newer. Some examples from the group of older medications are Chlorpromazine and Perphenazine. Some examples from the newer group of medications are Aripiprazole and Quetiapine. Every person reacts differently to these kinds of drugs, so it might take a while to decide which drug works best for each individual. The doctor who is behind deciding what drug works best makes the decision after looking at five things,…

a psychiatric disorder, and according to Travolta, Elisa had been struggling with her mental health for multiple years. She had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression, and was on multiple medications such as Wellbutrin, Lamotrigine, Quetiapine, Dexedrine Spansule, and Venlafaxine. These are commonly prescribed for patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or ADHD. She had no reported attempts of suicide, although there was a point in time when she started having…

Area of Study 3 – Investigating an Issue • How is Huntington’s Disease inherited and what are the consequences and treatments for this genetic disorder? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntington’s Disease is a specific neurological condition that affects the brain and nervous system. This specific disease is inherited by an autosomal dominant pattern meaning a single copy of the altered gene in each cell may cause the…