The Case Study(Use escitalopram (Lexapro)

Cae Study Rubric

9/26/26, 8:36 AM Case Study #1

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Diagnostic Evaluation

5 pts

Pharmacological Interventions

5 pts

Writing and Presentation

5 pts

5 pts Exemplary Thoroughly and accurately describes the diagnostic process, including relevant assessments and tools used. Demonstrates a deep understanding of psychiatric diagnosis

4 pts Proficient Describes the diagnostic process and utilizes appropriate assessments, but some aspects could be further elaborated. Displays a solid understanding of psychiatric diagnosis.

3 pts Competent Describes the diagnostic process and assessments used, but the description may lack depth, or some assessments could be better explained.

3 pts Developing Provides a basic overview of the diagnostic process, with limited details on assessments and tools used. Understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is basic.

1 pts Limited The diagnostic evaluation is vague or missing key details, and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is lacking.

5 pts Exemplary Provides a comprehensive and well-justified discussion of pharmacological options. Demonstrates an in- depth understanding of medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

4 pts Proficient Discusses pharmacological options with appropriate justifications. Provides clear insights into medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

3 pts Competent Discusses pharmacological options, but the justification or depth of understanding could be improved. Some aspects of medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects may be missing.

2 pts Developing The discussion of pharmacological options lacks depth or adequate justification. Medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects are unclear.

1 pts Limited The discussion of pharmacological interventions is minimal or absent. Medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Exceptional writing style, organization, and clarity. Proper use of academic language. Formatting and referencing adhere to the required style guide.

4 pts Proficient Well-written and organized, with minor lapses in writing style or formatting. Citations and references are mostly consistent with the required style guide.

3 pts Competent Writing is generally clear but may contain errors or inconsistencies in style and formatting. Citations and references are somewhat inconsistent.

2 pts Developing Writing style is unclear or contains significant errors, detracting from the overall presentation. Citations and references are inconsistent or incorrect.

1 pts Limited Writing is incoherent or unreadable, and formatting, citations, and references are severely flawed

9/26/26, 8:36 AM Case Study #1

https://dyc.instructure.com/courses/52441/assignments/452939 2/3

Criteria Ratings Pts

Patient Education

5 pts

Overall Assessment

5 pts

Total Points: 25

5 pts Exemplary Presents a comprehensive and clear plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a deep understanding of patient education principles.

4 pts Proficient Presents a plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a good understanding of patient education principles.

3 pts Competent Presents a plan for patient education, but some aspects could be further elaborated or clarified. Demonstrates a basic understanding of patient education principles.

2 pts Developing Presents a rudimentary plan for patient education, with limited details or understanding of patient education principles.

1 pts Limited The plan for patient education is inadequate or missing, and patient education principles are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Demonstrates exceptional understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education principles. Answers all questions. Fully meets or exceeds expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

4 pts Proficient Presents a solid understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with good analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education principles. Meets expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

3 pts Competent Demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, but analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles could be further developed. Approaches expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

2 pts Developing Shows a limited understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with minimal analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles. Falls below expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

1 pts Limited Fails to demonstrate a meaningful understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles.

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Cae Study Rubric

9/26/26, 8:36 AM Case Study #1

https://dyc.instructure.com/courses/52441/assignments/452939 1/3

Criteria Ratings Pts

Diagnostic Evaluation

5 pts

Pharmacological Interventions

5 pts

Writing and Presentation

5 pts

5 pts Exemplary Thoroughly and accurately describes the diagnostic process, including relevant assessments and tools used. Demonstrates a deep understanding of psychiatric diagnosis

4 pts Proficient Describes the diagnostic process and utilizes appropriate assessments, but some aspects could be further elaborated. Displays a solid understanding of psychiatric diagnosis.

3 pts Competent Describes the diagnostic process and assessments used, but the description may lack depth, or some assessments could be better explained.

3 pts Developing Provides a basic overview of the diagnostic process, with limited details on assessments and tools used. Understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is basic.

1 pts Limited The diagnostic evaluation is vague or missing key details, and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is lacking.

5 pts Exemplary Provides a comprehensive and well-justified discussion of pharmacological options. Demonstrates an in- depth understanding of medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

4 pts Proficient Discusses pharmacological options with appropriate justifications. Provides clear insights into medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

3 pts Competent Discusses pharmacological options, but the justification or depth of understanding could be improved. Some aspects of medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects may be missing.

2 pts Developing The discussion of pharmacological options lacks depth or adequate justification. Medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects are unclear.

1 pts Limited The discussion of pharmacological interventions is minimal or absent. Medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Exceptional writing style, organization, and clarity. Proper use of academic language. Formatting and referencing adhere to the required style guide.

4 pts Proficient Well-written and organized, with minor lapses in writing style or formatting. Citations and references are mostly consistent with the required style guide.

3 pts Competent Writing is generally clear but may contain errors or inconsistencies in style and formatting. Citations and references are somewhat inconsistent.

2 pts Developing Writing style is unclear or contains significant errors, detracting from the overall presentation. Citations and references are inconsistent or incorrect.

1 pts Limited Writing is incoherent or unreadable, and formatting, citations, and references are severely flawed

9/26/26, 8:36 AM Case Study #1

https://dyc.instructure.com/courses/52441/assignments/452939 2/3

Criteria Ratings Pts

Patient Education

5 pts

Overall Assessment

5 pts

Total Points: 25

5 pts Exemplary Presents a comprehensive and clear plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a deep understanding of patient education principles.

4 pts Proficient Presents a plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a good understanding of patient education principles.

3 pts Competent Presents a plan for patient education, but some aspects could be further elaborated or clarified. Demonstrates a basic understanding of patient education principles.

2 pts Developing Presents a rudimentary plan for patient education, with limited details or understanding of patient education principles.

1 pts Limited The plan for patient education is inadequate or missing, and patient education principles are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Demonstrates exceptional understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education principles. Answers all questions. Fully meets or exceeds expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

4 pts Proficient Presents a solid understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with good analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education principles. Meets expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

3 pts Competent Demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, but analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles could be further developed. Approaches expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

2 pts Developing Shows a limited understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with minimal analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles. Falls below expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

1 pts Limited Fails to demonstrate a meaningful understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles.

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