Directions
Choose one of the following cases. From your perspective as their psychiatric nurse practitioner, answer the following questions in a two- to three-page double-spaced paper (not including the reference page) in APA format. Include at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based references.
1. Write a summary statement about the case presentation, including potential DSM-5 diagnoses.
2. Is there a screening tool for this diagnosis? Would it be appropriate for this patient? If available online,
include a link to the tool.
3. What assessment questions would you ask the patient to identify their eating disorders, triggers, and
current coping skills?
4. What medication changes would you recommend, including doses and administration times? What
precautions and interactions would you educate the patient about when prescribing your recommended
medications or changes in medication?
5. Explain any other health professional referrals that would be significant in your patient’s treatment plan.
Cases
Jill Paddington
Jill Paddington, a nine-year-old girl, has been brought to your office by her father for a psychiatric
evaluation about her abnormal eating habits, anxiety, and confirmed autism spectrum disorder (which has
been controlled with therapy and a consistent schedule).
Her father, Dylan, fills you in.
Dylan (1:09 minutes)
