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Examine Case 1. 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 client’s diagnosis and treatment. At each Decision Point, stop to complete the following:

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Decision tree Background Information https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/NURS/6660/03/mm/decision_tree/index.html • o o o o • o o o • o o o • The Assignment: Examine Case 1. 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 client’s diagnosis and treatment. At each Decision Point, stop to complete the following: Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis 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 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 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 families. Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of three academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement. Resources https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(13)00819-8/pdf Decision Point One BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SCENARIO ABOVE, WHAT IS YOUR DIAGNOSIS FOR KATIE? In your write-up of this case, be certain to link specific symptoms presented in the case to DSM– 5 criteria to support your diagnosis. 299.00 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mild and co-occurring; 300.23 Social Anxiety Disorder 315.0 Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading and 315.1 Impairment in Mathematics 314.00 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation My Decision: 314.00 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation RESULTS OF DECISION POINT ONE • • Client returns to clinic in four weeks You selected Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation. Based on this choice, outline the remainder of the diagnostic evaluation that you will conduct on this child and their parents. Be sure to include standardized assessment instruments that you would administer. Decision Point Two BASED ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION, SELECT YOUR NEXT ACTION. BE CERTAIN TO DISCUSS THE RATIONALE FOR YOUR DECISION. . Begin Wellbutrin 75 mg orally daily . Begin Strattera 25 mg orally daily . Begin Adderall XR 10 mg orally daily My decision: Begin Adderall XR 10 mg orally daily RESULTS OF DECISION POINT TWO • Client returns to clinic in four weeks • Katie’s parents seem absolutely delighted upon their return stating that Katie is paying more attention in school, but note that there is still room for improvement, particularly in the afternoon • They report that Katie’s teacher has reported that Katie is able to maintain her attention throughout the morning classes but come afternoon, she “daydreams.” • Katie’s parents are also concerned about her decrease in appetite since starting the medication Decision Point Three BASED ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION, SELECT YOUR NEXT ACTION. BE CERTAIN TO DISCUSS THE RATIONALE FOR YOUR DECISION. . Assure Katie’s parents that weight loss is common with stimulant medications used to treat ADHD . Augment medication with family therapy . Add a small dose of immediate release Adderall in the early afternoon My decision: Add a small dose of immediate release Adderall in the early afternoon Guidance to Student Whereas weight loss is common with stimulant medication, this option does not address Katie’s parents’ concerns about the return of symptoms in the afternoon. Augmentation with family therapy is also a good idea as it can help Katie with her symptoms and further help her parents to understand the unique challenges that Katie experiences, as well as ways that they can help her with symptoms, however, this option does not address the return of inattentive symptoms in the afternoon. Adding a small dose of immediate relate Adderall in the afternoon can help Katie to maintain attention throughout the afternoon and into the early evening when she must do homework. This would be the best option.
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Differential Diagnoses: ADHD

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Introduction
Chronic conditions present themselves in complex manners. Thus employing the
differential diagnoses in evaluation complex condition enable the team of health care
professionals in understanding the patterns of the illness and which care paths to adopt. In
relation to this coexisting conditions are identified early and set apart. Differential diagnosing in
ADHD patients is critical as the due to subjectivism to alterations triggered by this condition and
age of the patient. This paper will highlight the role of differential diagnose in treatment regimes
as well as comprehending the various factorsthe emanate in the management process
First decision
As a syndrome, ADHD presents within two major categories of symptoms: Impulsivity
/hyperactivity and inattention. As such these symptoms are characterized by their independent
course of development and a unique pattern. It has to be noted that the symptoms of ADHD may
be highlighted by either the teachers care giver or the parents. It is therefore imperative to note
that Impulsive and hyperactive behavioral patterns occur concurrently in young adults. Primarily
the hyperactive-impulsive a subset of ADHD is described by the incapability to constrain
behavior or sit still. Young (2015) points out that differential diagnosis also focuses on
comorbidities such as tic disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, oppositional defiant and conduct
disorders and...


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