Asssigment

Medication Paper

Select a medication that is either classified as an antidepressant or mood stabilizer. Based on your selection, write a paper (maximum 4 pages) and discuss the following information related to the medication you selected.

· Evidence based treatment selection (FDA approved uses)

· Off label uses, if any

· Contraindications, if any to use

· Mechanism of action

· Potential side effects

· Lab monitoring/ follow up

· Role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the role of prescribing and managing the medication

Include a minimum of 4 evidence-based articles to support your paper that are 5 years old or less (exceptions: DSM-5 and course textbooks).