QUESTION 3. Donald has a history of bipolar disorder and has been taking lithium for 4 months. During his clinic visit,
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:08 pm
QUESTION 3. Donald has a history of bipolar disorder and
has been taking lithium for 4 months. During his clinic visit, he
tells you that he does not think he will be taking his lithium
anymore because he feels great and is able to function well at his
job and at home with his family. He tells you his wife agrees that
he “has this thing licked.”
1. What are
Donald’s needs in terms of teaching?
2. What are the needs of the
family?
QUESTION 4. You are working with Ms. Folk, a 28-year-old
with major depression on long-term antidepressant therapy. She asks
you about the possibility of pregnancy while taking her
SSRIs.
has been taking lithium for 4 months. During his clinic visit, he
tells you that he does not think he will be taking his lithium
anymore because he feels great and is able to function well at his
job and at home with his family. He tells you his wife agrees that
he “has this thing licked.”
1. What are
Donald’s needs in terms of teaching?
2. What are the needs of the
family?
QUESTION 4. You are working with Ms. Folk, a 28-year-old
with major depression on long-term antidepressant therapy. She asks
you about the possibility of pregnancy while taking her
SSRIs.