1. Discuss the pathophysiology of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)/Serotonin Syndrome. (in no more than 150 words)
2. List the tests that should be included to make the diagnosis and briefly describe what the test measures and why each is needed. (in no more than 150 words)
3. Explain the actions of your selected pharmacologic agent(s) and why it (they) was (were) included in the treatment. (in no more than 100 words)
4. When completing the history and physical exam, what questions would you include in the review of the systems? (in no more than 150 words)
5. Write a detailed history and physical examination using the information from the case and findings you might expect from a person with your diagnosis. (in no more than 2 pages)
6. Discuss why ECT may be selected, how it should utilized, any specific scheduled timing and any other considerations you believe are important. What changes, if any, would you make and why? Use current International Association/APA clinical guidelines and other scholarly articles to support your information. (in 150 words or less)
7. How long should this patient remain on medication treatment and the rationale? (in 100 words or less)
8. When considering the information provided, are the current medications appropriate to continue? Why or why not? (in 100 words or less)
9. Discuss a detailed treatment plan for this patient including patient education (in no more than 2 pages)
This assignment will be graded using the Grading Rubric for Graduate Written Assignments. 1. Strongly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. 2.Content strongly related to topic; strong organization and integration of content within subtopics; and strong transitions linking subtopics and main topic. 3. Strong scholarly, peer-reviewed support of topic; supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. 4. Strong summarization with synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. No new information is introduced into the conclusion. 5. No grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 6. Writing mechanics are consistent with formal scholarly work.7. No errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi.
