Select a medication that is either classified as an antidepressant or mood stabilizer. Based on your selection discuss the following information related to the medication you selected.
Evidence based treatment selection (FDA approved uses)
Off label uses, if any
Contraindications, if any to use
Mechanism of action
Potential side effects
Lab monitoring/ follow up
Role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the role of prescribing and managing the medication
Include a minimum of 4 evidence-based articles to support your paper that are 5 years old or less (exceptions: DSM-5 and course textbooks).
Sample Answer
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Sertraline (Zoloft) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used as a first-line treatment for a variety of mental health conditions. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), understanding the full scope of this medication is critical for providing safe and effective care.
Evidence-Based Treatment Selection (FDA Approved Uses)
Sertraline has received FDA approval for the treatment of several psychiatric disorders. These approved uses are supported by extensive clinical trials and research. They include:
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults and children
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Panic Disorder (PD)
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)