Assignment: Assessing and Treating Pediatric Patients With Mood Disorders

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Therapy for Pediatric Clients with Mood Disorders An African American Child Su�ering From Depression

Decision Point One

Begin Zoloft 25 mg orally daily

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RESULTS OF DECISION POINT ONE � Client returns to clinic in four weeks

� Slight increase in mood

� No HAM-D results

� No adverse events reported

Decision Point Two

Increase dose to 50 mg orally daily

RESULTS OF DECISION POINT TWO � Client returns to clinic in four weeks

� Depressive symptoms decrease by 50%. Client tolerating well

Decision Point Three Select what the PMHNP should do next:

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Maintain current dose

Increase to 75 mg orally daily

Change to a SNRI