NURS 6630 Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology | Case #13: The 8-year-old girl who was naughty | Walden University

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NURS 6630 Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology | Case #13: The 8-year-old girl who was naughty | Walden University Three Questions & Rationale 1. What do you like ... most and least about school? Rationale: The purpose of this question is to inquire how the client is adjusting to school by discovering areas of weakness and strengths. 2. Tell me about your relationships with your family and friends? Rationale: The purpose of this question is to inquire how the client interacts with others from her perspective. 3. How long does it take you to finish tasks (schoolwork, chores, etc.)? Rationale: The purpose of this question is to inquire about the client’s level of organization. People in Patients Life to Interview & Questions Asked and Why Parents (mother and father): 1.) Tell me a little about the client’s organizational skills at home? 2.) How does the client interact with the family at home? 3.) What age did you notice the onset and duration of symptoms? Rationale: The client’s parents will be able to describe the client’s behavior when at home. The client’s parents will also be able to explain any defiant behavior such as if the client does not obey rules at home or loses her temper frequently. Teachers: 1.) Can you explain how the client interacts with other students? 2.) Can you describe the client’s organizational skills when given tasks to perform? 3.) What type of learning difficulties have you noticed in this client? Rationale: The client’s teacher will be able to disclose how the client interacts with other students and explain how organized the client is. In addition, the teacher will be able to report if functional impairments exist that could contribute to the client’s behavior in school. Explanation of Physical Exams & Diagnostic Tests and How They Would be Used Three Differential Diagnoses ADHD comorbid with ODD References American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Bhandari, S. (2018). Detecting learning disabilities. Retrieved on July 25, 2018, from https://www.webmd.com/children/guide/detecting-learning-disabilities#3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2018). Developmental disabilities. Retrieved on July 25, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/facts.html Drugs.com. (2017). Ritalin LA Forehand, R., Parent, J., Sonuga-Barke, E., Peisch, V. D., Long, N., & Abikoff, H. B. (2016). Which Type of Parent Training Works Best for Preschoolers with Comorbid ADHD and ODD? A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Generic and Specialized Programs. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 44(8), 1503-1513. Goyette, C. H., Conners, C. K., Ulrich, R. F., Epstein, J. N., Willoughby, M., Valencia, E. Y., & ... Hinshaw, S. P. (2005). Conners' teacher rating scale--Revised. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 73(3), 424-434. Kumar, G., & Steer, R. A. (2003). Factorial Validity of the Conners' Parent Rating Scale- Revised: Short Form with Psychiatric Outpatients. Journal of Personality Assessment, 80(3), 252-259. Meneghetti, A. (2018). Upper respiratory tract infection workup. Retrieved on July 25, 2018, from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/302460-workup National Institute of Health (NIH). (2016). How are learning disabilities noticed. Retrieved on July 25, 2018, from https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/diagnosed Smucker, W.D., & Hedayat, M. (2001). Evaluation and treatment of ADHD. Am Fam Physician, 64(5), 817-830. Stahl, S. M. (2013). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications (4th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Stahl, S. M. (2014b). The prescriber’s guide (5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. [Show More]

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