Reference no: EM133872585
Question
What would be the most appropriate medication to treat this patient? 10-year-old male who comes in with his father. He has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. He has constant worries that he cannot control. He feels nervous and tense. He is easily irritable. He struggles to settle down or relax. He is also quite fidgety and restless. He and his father are interested in medications to manage these symptoms. Med List: quetiapine, duloxetine, fluoxetine. Explain your rationale for choosing this medication. Explain why the other medications listed are not appropriate for this patient.
- Explain the dosing schedule for the specific patient including the therapeutic endpoint.
- Provide necessary education to the patient to review risks, benefits, and potential side effects of the medication.
- Describe any necessary labs or additional diagnostics needed prior to prescribing this medication.
- Explain how you might monitor efficacy or side effects of the medication.
- Include any additional collaboration or education to others that would be necessary for this patient. Consider family members, home health care, primary care providers, etc.
- What would you need to include in your assessment for a patient who may become nonadherent with your prescribing plan for your scenario?
- What are alternative treatment solutions based upon how you assessed? Describe your new treatment plan.