Nursing

Non-pharmacological Intervention

Non-pharmacological Intervention: referal to therapy; the first-line treatment of anxiety disorders is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Multiple research demonstrates the efficacy and effectiveness of CBT in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, and social anxiety disorder. Nevertheless, combined therapy of CBT and medications presents stronger evidence of effectiveness. The patient should be […]

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Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe w/ psych

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe w/ psych SX [F33.3]: The causes of M.D. with psychotic features is usually unknown; however, a family history of depression or a psychotic disorder can increase the vulnerability of developing the disorder. Patient’s sister has a history of hallucination. Depressive disorders can occur with psychosis or without; thus, psychosis is

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( F41.1); GAD is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, and irrational worry that interferes with the normal functioning of the individual. Although some literature considers panic attacks as the hallmark of anxiety disorders, in GAD generally, there are no associated panic attacks. The DSM-5 for diagnosing GAD considers factors like

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Differential Diagnoses:

Differential Diagnoses: 1. Panic disorder [Episodic Paroxysmal Anxiety] [F41.0]: Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by sudden panic attacks or fear. This comes as a response to a stressful event. The DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of the panic disorder require the occurrence of frequent panic attacks whereby one or more of the

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Mental Status Examination

Mental Status Examination: S.A is 54-year-old male, well-oriented to person, place, time, and situation. He is appropriately groomed and clean and appears his stated age. He has a coherent speech with normal rate, volume, and articulation. He maintained good eye contact during the interview and responded to questions appropriately. He has a logical thought process,

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Review of Systems (ROS):

Review of Systems (ROS): GENERAL: Denies any fever or chills. Reports eating excessively and recent weight gain of 20 lbs. HEENT: Denies any complaint of headache, no sore throat or difficulty swalowing SKIN: No lesions or open wound CARDIOVASCULAR: no chest pain or chest discomfort RESPIRATORY: No difficulty breathing or shortness of breath GASTROINTESTINAL: No

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NRNP/PRAC 6665 & 6675 Comprehensive Focused SOAP Psychiatric Evaluation Template

NRNP/PRAC 6665 & 6675 Comprehensive Focused SOAP Psychiatric Evaluation Template College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University NRNP 6675 PRAC: Care Across the Life Span II Date: Objectives: At the end of this presentation, this class will be able to: 1. Distinguish anxiety disorders and their common symptoms, specifically panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder 2. Identify

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Rubric Detail

Rubric Detail Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout. Content Name: PRAC_6675_Week4_Discussion_Participant_Rubric   Grid View List View Excellent Good Fair Poor Responses Points: Points Range: 77 (77%) – 85 (85%) Responses exhibit synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responses provide clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at

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