Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching: Depression

    Case Study Review the case study in the video Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching: Depression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhpWZCdiZc Based on the case study, answer the following questions. • Identify the target symptoms/problems. • What additional subjective and objective information would you gather? • Which psychiatric symptoms are a treatment priority for this case? Medication Choice: • List one medication that would be appropriate for this case. Include the name and starting dose. • What is your rationale for choosing this medication? What is the mechanism of action for your medication choice? • What laboratory testing/monitoring is needed for safely prescribing this medication? • Are there any contraindications or safety issues associated with this medication? Safety Risk Assessment: • What are the safety concerns, if any, associated with this case? How will you address safety? • When would you follow up with this patient?