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WK9 DISCUSSUION NRNP 6675<\/strong><\/p>\n The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner assumes probably no greater responsibility than the responsibility of prescribing medications. While someone can be harmed by psychotherapy, the level and intensity of the harm generally does not come to the same level of harm that can occur from improper prescribing. The PMHNP<\/a> must understand his\/her responsibility both at a state and federal level when it comes to prescribing medications. It is of critical importance to understand the risks and benefits of the medications prescribed and their varying potential effects on special populations such as children\/adolescents, pregnant women, or older adults.<\/p>\n This week, you examine the special considerations when prescribing for pregnant women and older adults.<\/p>\n Students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n Required Readings\u00a0(click to expand\/reduce)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n American Psychiatric Association. (2016). The American Psychiatric Association practice guideline on the use of antipsychotics to treat agitation or psychosis in patients with dementia. <\/em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1176\/appi.books.9780890426807<\/a><\/p>\n Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2019). Maternal and fetal effects of mental health treatments in pregnant and breastfeeding women: A systematic review of pharmacological interventions.<\/em>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/pdf\/protocol-pharm-pregnant-women_0.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Hardy, L. T., & Reichenbacker, O. L. (2019). A practical guide to the use of psychotropic medications during pregnancy and lactation.\u00a0Archives of Psychiatric Nursing<\/em>,\u00a033<\/em>(3), 254\u2013266. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.apnu.2019.04.001<\/a><\/p>\n National Library of Medicine. (2006\u20132020). Drugs and lactation database (LactMed)<\/em>. https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK501922\/\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2015). Kaplan & Sadock\u2019s synopsis of psychiatry<\/em>\u00a0(11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.<\/p>\n Stewart, J. G., & DeNisco, S. M. (2019). Role development for the nurse practitioner <\/em>(2nd ed.). <\/em>Jones & Bartlett Learning.<\/p>\n Required Media\u00a0(click to expand\/reduce)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n American Psychiatric Association. (2020).\u00a0Geriatric telepsychiatry <\/em>[Video]. \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/telepsychiatry\/toolkit\/geriatric-telepsychiatry<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After assessing and diagnosing a patient, PMHNPs must take into consideration special characteristics of the patient before determining an appropriate course of treatment. For pharmacological treatments that are not FDA-approved for a particular use or population, off-label use may be considered when the potential benefits could outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n In this Discussion, you will investigate a specific disorder and determine potential appropriate treatments for when it occurs in an older adult or pregnant woman.<\/p>\n Photo Credit: Getty Images\/Blend Images<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Select\u00a0Grid View\u00a0or\u00a0List View\u00a0to change the rubric’s layout.<\/em><\/p>\nWeek 9: Special Considerations Related to Vulnerable Populations<\/h1>\n
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