The chosen medication is Paxil Brand name (paroxetine).
In this power point, two case study is needed 1. when to use to use this medication, & 2. when not to use this medication. 12 – 15 slides including title page and Reference page.
Pls read the attached instructions and requirement carefully.
APPENDIX A
NURU 641: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
Signature Assignment: Psychopharmacology Case Presentation
Total Points: 300
CLOs 1-7
Overview
The Psychopharmacology Case Presentation is a scholarly inquiry into assembling essential elements of a new DNP graduate to
initiate psychopharmacology into practice optimally.
The Psychopharmacology Case Presentation will be the Signature Assignment in the School of Nursing and Health
Professions evaluation system. A description of the assignment and its grading rubric are provided. This assignment is the
Signature Assignment and is due week 7 of the course. 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. There will be two case presentations submitted
to Live Text. These presentations will be submitted via voiceover PowerPoint or a video platform such as YouTube or Vimeo.
Directions
The following will be expected of each student: Identify 1 psychotropic medication from the list posted in Blackboard (cannot use the
same medication that you used for the teaching tool assignment). 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. The power point/video
should be no longer than 10 minutes, submitted in a timely manner and contain 2 case studies. References as necessary.
Basic Voiceover PowerPoint/Video Requirements
● Each student will submit into Live Text a PowerPoint or video of their chosen medication case studies.
● Please see rubric.
● You may use real patients but use no identifying data.
● You will need different patients for each case study
● The power point/video must NOT be longer than 10 minutes
● Please ensure high quality of the power point audio/video so the reviewer can hear what you are saying
Worksheet
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
Grading Rubric: Psychopharmacology Case Presentation
EXEMPLARY
4
PROFICIENT
3
DEVELOPING
2
EMERGING
1
ABSENT
0
Brief overview of medication
24 points
CLO 1-7
Excellent overview. Excellent significant details. Provides clear understanding of the medication and its use.
Moderate overview. Some significant details. Provides moderate understanding of the medication and its use.
Fair overview. Some significant details. Provides fair understanding of the medication and its use.
Poor overview. No significant details. Provides poor or no understanding of the medication and its use.
No overview.
Case Study #1
100 points
Contains all elements as listed above.
Contains mostly all elements as listed above.
Contains moderate amount of all elements as listed above.
Contains minimal
amount of all
elements as listed.
Contains none of the elements as listed above.
Contains mostly all elements as listed above.
Contains none of the elements as listed above.
Case Study #2 100 points
Contains all elements
as listed above.
Contains moderate amount of all elements as listed above.
Contains minimal
amount of all
elements as listed.
Evidence based research justifying each decision 20 points
CLO 1-7
Identifies why each individual approach is appropriate to the case.
Appropriate but incomplete rationale.
Appropriate but incomplete/and/or unclear rationale.
Inappropriate rationale.
No rationale present.
Overall Encounter and Patient Teaching 20 points
CLO 1-7
Complete discussion of expected overall encounter with the sample patient.
Discussion appropriate but minimal depth or elements.
Discussion appropriate but lacks depth and elements.
Discussion inappropriate or grossly incomplete.
No discussion present.
EXEMPLARY
4
PROFICIENT
3
DEVELOPING
2
EMERGING
1
ABSENT
0
What you learned and Summary of Conclusions
8 points
CLO 1-7
Three bullet points of thorough and thoughtful statements.
Three bullet points but not thorough or thoughtful.
Two bullet points of thorough and thoughtful statements.
Two bullet points but not thorough or thoughtful.
None or one bullet point.
Application to cultural and diversity
16 points
Provide an example of how these medications can each benefit or not be beneficial to persons with a different culture and/or a diverse background.
Minor missing elements.
Major missing elements.
Incomplete or inappropriate elements.
No discussion of culture and/or diversity.
Mechanics
APA
Spelling and
Grammar
Organization and
References
12 points
CLO 1-7
Exceptional use of APA
format throughout paper
and references.
Proper grammar and
spelling throughout.
Exceptional organization
and focus throughout
paper.
All referenced materials
properly cited
Few errors in use of
APA format.
Few grammatical
and/or spelling errors.
Organization and
focus throughout
paper.
Few missing or
improperly formatted
references
Many errors in APA
formatting.
Grammar and/or
spelling errors. Lapses
in organization and
focus, detracting from
content.
Several missing or
incorrect references.
Significant errors in
use of APA format
throughout paper.
Extensive grammatical
and/or spelling errors,
interfering with content.
General lack of
organization or focus.
Poor choices of
references.
No appropriate
formatting.
Extensive grammatical
and/or spelling errors,
interfering with content.
Improper organization.
No references (if
needed).
- NURU 641: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
- Signature Assignment: Psychopharmacology Case Presentation
- Overview
- Directions
- Worksheet
- Grading Rubric: Psychopharmacology Case Presentation