Psychopharmacology signature assignment

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 Voice over Power Point or a video platform such as YouTube or Vimeo.
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 thesestudies. 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 Voice over Power Point/Video requirements
 Each student will submit into Live Text a power point 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