TM is a 79-year-old man who was diagnosed with dementia 6 years previously. He lives with his 72-year-old wife.
TM is a 79-year-old man who was diagnosed with dementia 6 years previously. He lives with his 72-year-old wife.
Answer the questions below based on the following case study.
TM is a 79-year-old man who was diagnosed with dementia 6 years previously. He lives with his 72-year-old wife. He was a chain smoker for 45 years. She describes a gradual deterioration in his condition such that in recent months she has found it increasingly difficult to manage him. He has become increasingly hostile and aggressive, though he has not actually assaulted her. He has begun to complain about seeing people wandering around the house, and that frightens him. On two occasions he has left the house and been found wandering along the road. She has noticed that his condition fluctuates – sometimes he is very aggressive and confused, while at other times he is more calm and lucid.
- Summarize the clinical case.
- What is the DSM 5-TR diagnosis based on the information provided in the case?
- Which pharmacological treatment would you prescribe according to the clinical guidelines? Include the rationale for this treatment.
- Which non-pharmacological treatment would you prescribe according to the clinical guidelines? Include the rationale for this treatment excluding a psychotherapeutic modality.
- Include an assessment of the treatment’s appropriateness, cost ( according to goodrx. website) and use a local pharmacy (walgreens, walmart, CVS). effectiveness, safety, and potential for patient adherence to the chosen medication. Use a local pharmacy to research the cost of the medication and provide the most cost-effective choice for the patient. use great details when answering questions 3-5
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 700 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
Requirements: 700 WORDS
Masters Nursing
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elliminate the use of third person. prescive medication as if ( i would prescribe, i would recomend)
make sure we use good.rx for cost of medication at a local pharmacy. and fallow the rubirc please
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts | Distinguished – 4 points Post is substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic. | Excellent – 3 points Post is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be. | Fair – 1-2 points Demonstrates limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given. | Poor – 0 points Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear. | 4 points |
| APA Formatting Guidelines | Distinguished – 2 points The reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. | Excellent – 1 point The reference page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. | Fair – 0.5 points The reference page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. | Poor – 0 points The reference page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet web pages, or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations. | 2 points |
| Writing Mechanics | Distinguished – 2 points Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. | Excellent – 1 point Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise. | Fair – 0.5 points The paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. | Poor – 0 points The paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. | 2 points |
| Response to Posts of Peers | Distinguished – 2 points Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each. | Fair – 1 point Constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal. | Poor – 0 points Provided no response to a peer’s post. | 2 points | |
| Total Points | 10 | ||||
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