Cyclothymic Disorder
You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be
sure to consider co-morbid physical, as well as mental factors that might impact the clients
diagnosis and treatment.
At each Decision Point stop to complete the following:
Brief introduction and the purpose of the paper
Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis is Cyclothymic Disorder
Which Decision did you select?
Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and
references to the Learning Resources.
What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response
with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #1 and
the results of the Decision. Why were they different?
Decision #2: Treatment Plan for Psychotherapy-Begin Abilify 10 mg orally daily
Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and
references to the Learning Resources.
What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response
with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #2 and
the results of the Decision. Why were they different?
Decision #3: Treatment Plan for Psychopharmacology-Maintain current dose of Abilify 10 mg Orally daily
Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and
references to the Learning Resources.
What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response
with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #3 and
the results of the decision. Why were they different?
Also include how ethical considerations might impact your treatment plan and
communication with clients and their family
Conclusion
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