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CASE STUDY TO USE TO DO THE ASSIGNMENT

The patient is a 45-year-old African American female who came to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The patient appears well groomed, well dressed, and with good hygiene. The patient is alert and oriented times four. The patient has a history of major depressive disorder (DSM-5296.20-296.36). Patient denied thoughts of hurting herself and others. During this visit, she reported that she just had a new baby 3 weeks ago, and her anxiety has increased because she is a single parent and does not know who will keep her baby while she is at work. She stated that she takes hydroxyzine 25mg daily at home. After discussing with my preceptor, we agree to prescribe 4 weeks of CBT to the patient and let her continue her daily dose of hydroxyzine. We will reassess the patient at the end of the 4 weeks of therapy.