predominantly inattentive presentation
predominantly inattentive presentation
Diagnosis: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation
Decisions Made and Outcomes (Needed to formulate the paper) (Must use and formulate paper based off of the chosen decision. Then tell why the other two decision were not a good choice with in-text citations noted for each.)
Choices for Decision 1: Select what the PMHNP should do:
Begin Wellbutrin (bupropion) XL 150 mg orally daily
Begin Intuniv extended release 1 mg orally at BEDTIME
Begin Ritalin (methylphenidate) chewable tablets 10 mg orally in the MORNING
Decision Choice Chosen: Begin Ritalin (methylphenidate) chewable tablets 10 mg orally in the MORNING
***Explain why other two choice were rejected (not adequate choices)***
Outcome: RESULTS OF DECISION POINT ONE:
Client returns to clinic in four weeks
Katie’s parents report that they spoke with Katie’s teacher who notices that her symptoms are much better in the morning, which has resulted in improvement in her overall academic performance. However, by the afternoon, Katie is “staring off into space” and “daydreaming” again
Katie’s parents are very concerned, however, because Katie reported that her “heart felt funny.” You obtain a pulse rate and find that Katie’s heart is beating about 130 beats per minute
Choices for Decision 2: Select what the PMHNP should do:
Continue same dose of Ritalin and re-evaluate in 4 weeks
Change to Ritalin LA 20 mg orally daily in the MORNING
Discontinue Ritalin and begin Adderall XR 15 mg orally daily
Decision Choice Chosen: Change to Ritalin LA 20 mg orally daily in the MORNING
***Explain why other two choice were rejected (not adequate choices)***
Outcome: RESULTS OF DECISION POINT TWO:
