Order Instructions
Short Answer Assessment:
Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week. I would also encourage you to use External Resources.
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why? Be specific. What is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms?
List 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.
List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.
SHORT ANSWER ASSESSMENT
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you will likely encounter patients who suffer from various mental health disorders. Not surprisingly, ensuring that your patients have the appropriate psychopharmacologic treatments will be essential for their overall health and well-being. The psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for patients may have potential impacts on other mental health conditions and, therefore, require additional consideration for positive patient outcomes. For this Assignment, you will review and apply your understanding of psychopharmacologic treatments for patients with multiple mental health disorders.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE
Review the Learning Resources for this week.
Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments that you have covered up to this point that may be available to treat patients with mental health disorders.
Consider the potential effects these psychopharmacologic treatments may have on co-existing mental health conditions and/or their potential effects on your patient’s overall health.
TO COMPLETE:
Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why? Be specific. What is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms?
List 4 predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.
List 4 potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
An episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least 5 symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
List 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.
BY DAY 7
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Rubric
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Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn 3 or 4 sentences, explain the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse. Which drugs are contraindicated, if any, and why. Be specific. What it is the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms?
13 to >11.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse…. The response accurately and clearly details which drugs are contraindicated with specific examples…. The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms.
11 to >10.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
The response accurately explains the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse…. The response accurately identifies which drugs are contraindicated with specific examples…. The response accurately explains the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms.
10 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse…. The response inaccurately or vaguely identifies which drugs are contraindicated with inaccurate or vague examples…. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the appropriate drug therapy for a patient who presents with MDD and a history of alcohol abuse, or is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely identifies which drugs are contraindicated with inaccurate examples, or is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the timeframe that the patient should see resolution of symptoms, or is missing.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeList four predictors of late onset generalized anxiety disorder.
13 to >11.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
The response accurately and clearly lists in detail four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder.
11 to >10.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
The response accurately lists four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder.
10 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
The response inaccurately or vaguely lists four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
The response inaccurately and vaguely lists four predictors of late-onset generalized anxiety disorder, or is missing.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeList four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
13 to >11.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
The response accurately and clearly lists in detail four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
11 to >10.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
The response accurately lists four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
10 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
The response inaccurately or vaguely lists four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
The response inaccurately and vaguely lists four potential neurobiology causes of psychotic major depression.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAn episode of major depression is defined as a period of time lasting at least 2 weeks. List at least five symptoms required for the episode to occur. Be specific.
13 to >11.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur…. Specific examples provided fully support the response.
11 to >10.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
The response accurately explains at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur…. Specific examples provided support the response.
10 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur…. Specific examples provided inaccurately or vaguely support the response.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains at least five symptoms for the episode of major depression to occur, or is missing…. Specific examples provided do not support the response, or is missing.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeList 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia. Be specific.
13 to >11.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
The response accurately and clearly lists in detail 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia…. Examples provided fully support the response provided.
11 to >10.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
The response accurately lists 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia…. Examples provided support the response provided.
10 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
The response inaccurately or vaguely lists 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia…. Examples provided inaccurately or vaguely support the response provided.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
The response inaccurately and vaguely lists 3 classes of drugs, with a corresponding example for each class, that precipitate insomnia, or is missing…. Examples provided do not support the response provided, or is missing.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >2.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >2.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 75
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Stahl, S. M. (2021). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications (5th Ed.) Cambridge University Press.
Chapter 10, “Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness and Their Treatment: Neurotransmitter Networks for Histamine and Orexin” (pp. 401-448)
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersLinks to an external site. (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
Fernandez-Mendoza, J., & Vgontzas, A. N. (2013). Insomnia and its impact on physical and mental health.
Current Psychiatry ReportsLinks to an external site., 15(12), 418. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-012-0418-8
Levenson, J. C., Kay, D. B., & Buysse, D. J. (2015). The pathophysiology of insomnia. ChestLinks to an external site., 147(4), 1179–1192. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4388122/
Morgenthaler, T. I., Kapur, V. K., Brown, T. M., Swick, T. J., Alessi, C., Aurora, R. N., Boehlecke, B., Chesson, A. L., Friedman, L., Maganti, R., Owens, J., Pancer, J., & Zak, R. (2007). Practice parameters for the treatment of narcolepsy and other hypersomnias of central origin. SLEEPLinks to an external site., 30(12), 1705–1711. https://j2vjt3dnbra3ps7ll1clb4q2-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PP_Narcolepsy.pdf
Morgenthaler, T. I., Owens, J., Alessi, C., Boehlecke, B, Brown, T. M., Coleman, J., Friedman, L., Kapur, V. K., Lee-Chiong, T., Pancer, J., & Swick, T. J. (2006). Practice parameters for behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children. SLEEPLinks to an external site., 29(1), 1277–1281. https://j2vjt3dnbra3ps7ll1clb4q2-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PP_NightWakingsChildren.pdf
Sateia, M. J., Buysse, D. J., Krystal, A. D., Neubauer, D. N., & Heald, J. L. (2017). Clinical practice guideline for the pharmacologic treatment of chronic insomnia in adults: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. Journal of Clinical Sleep MedicineLinks to an external site., 13(2), 307–349. https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/pdf/10.5664/jcsm.6470
Winkleman, J. W. (2015). Insomnia disorder. The New England Journal of MedicineLinks to an external site., 373(15), 1437–1444. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMcp1412740
Medication Resources
U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (n.d.). Drugs@FDA: FDA-approved drugsLinks to an external site.. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm
Links to an external site.
Note: To access the following medications, use the Drugs@FDA resource. Type the name of each medication in the keyword search bar. Select the hyperlink related to the medication name you searched. Review the supplements provided and select the package label resource file associated with the medication you searched. If a label is not available, you may need to conduct a general search outside of this resource provided. Be sure to review the label information for each medication as this information will be helpful for your review in preparation for your Assignments.
alprazolam
amitriptyline
amoxapine
amphetamine
desipramine
diazepam
doxepin
eszopiclone
flunitrazepam
flurazepam
hydroxyzine
imipramine
lemborexant
lorazepam
melatonin
methylphenedate
modafinil
armodafinil
carnitine
clomipramine
clonazepam
nortriptyline
pitolisant
ramelteon
sodium oxybate
solriamfetol
SSRI’s
temazepam
trazodone
triazolam
trimipramine
wellbutrin
zaleplon
zolpidem
Required Media
Case study: Pharmacologic approaches to the treatment of insomnia in a younger adultLinks to an external site.
Note: This case study will serve as the foundation for this week’s Assignment.