COURSE
NU 643 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Initial Post
Note: Consider your prior case studies for Depression in Module 5 and Bipolar Disorder in Module 7. Revisit and thoroughly review them.
- How would your treatment plan (medications, therapy, etc) change for the pregnant female in Module 5 with Depression and Module 7 with Bipolar Disorder?
- How would this change if the female were lactating (breastfeeding)?
- What patient teaching would you include?
- Please use proper citations and APA format.
SOLUTION
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Bipolar disorder and depression medication often include medications that adjust and stabilize moods. While some people continue taking their medication during pregnancy, there are significant risks of child defects and complications. However, there is also substantial risk of relapse if the person suffering from the condition stops taking their medication, such as mood stabilizers. Additionally, it is not advisable to stop taking the medication without the instruction of a medical professional since there must be alternative interventions to be implemented to manage the symptoms of the conditions while maintaining the health of the child…….please click the icon below to access entire solution at $10