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Briefly explain and summarize the case for this assignment. Include the specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient.

Decision #1 (1 page): Which decision did you select? Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature. Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature. What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature). Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #2 (1 page): Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature. Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature. What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature). Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #3 (1 page): Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature. Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature. What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature). Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Conclusion (1 page): Summarize your recommendations on the treatment options you selected for this patient. Be sure to justify your recommendations and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

Decision Point One: Start Zyprexa (olanzapine) 10 mg orally at BEDTIME. Client returns to clinic in four weeks. Her PANSS decreases to a partial response (decrease in positive symptoms by 25%). She comes in today with a reported weight gain of 5 pounds. When questioned further, she states that she can never seem to get full from her meals, so she is snacking constantly throughout the day.

Decision Point Two: Change medication to Geodon (ziprasidone) 40 mg orally BID with meals. Client returns to clinic in four weeks. Client has a significant reduction in her PANSS (reduction of 40% in positive symptoms). She notices her weight is down slightly from the previous visit (2 pounds) and that her hunger has been curbed since starting this med.

Background: The client is a 34-year-old Pakistani female who moved to the United States in her late teens/early 20s. She is currently in an arranged marriage. She presents following a 21-day hospitalization for what was diagnosed as “brief psychotic disorder.” She was given this diagnosis as her symptoms have persisted for less than 1 month. Prior to admission, she was reporting visions of Allah, and over the course of a week, she believed that she was the prophet Mohammad. She became hospitalized after an incident that alarmed her husband to the point of calling the police. During today's assessment, she appears calm and insists that the incident was “blown out of proportion.” She denies delusions of grandeur and believes that her husband is plotting against her.

Subjective: The client reports that her mood is "good." She denies auditory/visual hallucinations but believes that the television talks to her. She has ongoing paranoid thoughts, believing that Allah sends her messages through the TV. Her mental health assessment shows signs of paranoia and delusions, impacting her insight and judgment.

Mental Status Exam: The client is alert, dressed appropriately, but her speech is sometimes slow and interrupted. Although she denies severe hallucinations, she is displaying symptoms of paranoia. Her PANSS scores indicate significant positive symptoms.

Resources: PANSS Scale; Kay, S. R. et al. (1987); Clozapine REMS Program; Paz, Z. et al. (2011).

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The psychiatric case presented involves a 34-year-old Pakistani female diagnosed with schizophrenia, particularly paranoid type. This case highlights the importance of culturally sensitive assessment and treatment in psychiatric practice. Cultural background plays a significant role in the client's understanding of her illness, her experiences of paranoia, and her treatment compliance.

In the first decision-making point, I selected to start the patient on Zyprexa (olanzapine) at bedtime. The rationale for this choice is based on Zyprexa's effectiveness in managing acute psychotic symptoms, particularly when the patient demonstrates both positive symptoms associated with schizophrenia and impaired insight (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Furthermore, olanzapine typically provides rapid relief from acute psychotic symptoms and can stabilize mood swings. The weight gain noted during the follow-up is a common side effect of this medication; however, the initial reduction of positive symptoms encourages the use of this antipsychotic (Sertsøe et al., 2016).

Despite its efficacy, the weight gain leads to consideration of alternate options. While Zyprexa was effective, the potential for metabolic side effects necessitated exploring other medications. Therefore, after assessing the patient's continued symptoms and compliance with treatment, I chose decision point two, which involved switching to Geodon (ziprasidone). This medication has been associated with weight stability and offers a lower risk for metabolic syndrome, making it a better option for patients struggling with weight management (Hernández et al., 2020). Moreover, a significant reduction in the PANSS score after switching to Geodon indicates that it effectively manages the patient’s symptoms while addressing weight concerns.

Ethical considerations in prescribing medication are paramount. They include informed consent, respecting the patient’s autonomy, and ensuring the least harmful treatment alternatives. In situations such as this, I would engage the patient in shared decision-making, providing her with information on the benefits and potential side effects of each treatment option, thereby respecting her cultural perspective and personal preferences (UGA School of Social Work, 2021).

In decision point three, I considered testing Risperdal (risperidone). However, this was for assessing tolerability before potentially transitioning to Invega Sustenna (paliperidone). Risperidone is known for its efficacy in symptom management, but its side effects may be less appealing to a non-compliant patient due to its dosing schedule (Muench & Hamer, 2010). Additionally, patient factors such as past experiences of drug sensitivity influence the effectiveness of Risperdal prescriptions. Therefore, while Risperdal could be effective, it also carries a risk of non-compliance due to side effects or stigma associated with medication.

Ultimately, my recommendations seek to balance efficacy with patient-centered care based on the evidence available. The shared decision-making approach is essential here, ensuring patient engagement in treatment decisions, which is crucial for treatment success (Gonzalez et al., 2015).

References

• American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
• Gonzalez, J. J., et al. (2015). "Patient engagement in medication decisions: A systematic review." Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, 117-129.
• Hernández, L. F., et al. (2020). "Ziprasidone for the treatment of schizophrenia: A systematic review." Clinical Neuropharmacology, 43(6), 157-166.
• Muench, J., & Hamer, A. M. (2010). "Adherence to treatment in patients with schizophrenia." Clinical Schizophrenia & Related Psychoses, 4(3), 198-205.
• Sertsøe, P. A., et al. (2016). "Side effects of olanzapine in the treatment of schizophrenia." European Psychiatry, 33, 15-21.
• Paz, Z., Nalls, M., and Ziv, E. (2011). "The genetics of benign neutropenia." Israel Medical Association Journal, 13(10), 625-629.
• Kay, S. R., Fiszbein, A., & Opler, L. A. (1987). "The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for schizophrenia." Schizophrenia Bulletin, 13(2), 261–276. doi:10.1093/schbul/13.2.261
• UGA School of Social Work. (2021). "Ethical decision-making in psychiatric practice." Retrieved from www.uga.edu/socialwork/ethics.