The Psychopharmacology Case Presentation provides a student with an opportunity to
operationalize and synthesize a blending of therapeutic approaches with psychopharmacology and demonstrate the ability to understand when a certain medication is appropriate and when it is not
The topic = Ativan(lorazepam)
Develop (1) one case study that shows how, why and when you would use this medication and (1) one that shows how, why and when you would NOT use this medication. You may use real or fabricated patients for these studies. Each case summary will include a full psychiatric initial evaluation of the patient, a summary of their current condition and treatments used previously. You must justify your decision about the use or non-use of the medication with evidence-based research. Provide information on your chosen medication prior to the case studies.
Briefly and succinctly, tell why it is appropriate or not appropriate to use the chosen medication at the conclusion of the case study. Demonstrate how each of the patient’s medications assist in their treatment plan. Provide a discussion of the expected overall encounter with the sample patient including potential barriers/issues that you might anticipate when working with the clients and explaining why or why not you have chosen or ruled out this medication for them. Provide an example of how culture and diversity enter into your decision making process for your patient or possible adaptations that may be required. Provide a summary of conclusions and 3 statements of what you learned from this exercise.

Important Aspects of Assignment
Identification of a medication from the provided list and not used for your medication tool
assignment.
Tell us all about the medication
Write a case study explaining your use of the medication and a case study when you would
not use the medication
Identifies why each individual approach is appropriate to the case
Discussion of expected overall encounter
Provide an example of how culture and diversity enter into your decision making process for
your patient or possible adaptations that may be required.
Provide a summary of conclusions and what you learned from this exercise
References if necessary
Correctly formatted, good audio, and submitted in a timely manner and not to exceed 10
minutes
Elements Within Each Case Study
Identifying data
Summary
Background
Case Presentation
Demographics
Source and reliability
Chief Complaint of Patient
History of Present Illness
Current Medications
Past Psychiatric History
Past Psychiatric Medications
Substance Use/Abuse Assessment
Medical History
Allergies
Family History – Psychiatric and Addiction History. (Include Medical if Pertinent)
Developmental and Social History
Diagnostic Tests
Mental Status Exam
Assets and Liabilities
Physical Exam Findings
Case Formulation Section
Differential Diagnoses
Diagnosis – both medical and psych, DSM and ICD 10 coded
Treatment Plan – Pharmacology – Diagnostic/Lab Work (if indicated) – Evidence-Based
Non-Pharmacological Interventions – Patient and Family Education – Referrals