he feels worthless and does not want to live. He is quite aggressive. He also says that he struggles to sleep. Depression and panic disorder are diagnosed. The suggestion is to prescribe diazepam 5mg tds to reduce anxiety and risperidone 2mg bd to reduce aggression. Comment on the current treatment plan and make suggestions if appropriate. Why would fluoxetine be a poor choice? Comment on the use of pregabalin in patients with underlying anxiety
he feels worthless and does not want to live. He is quite aggressive. He also says that he struggles to sleep. Depression and panic disorder are diagnosed. The suggestion is to prescribe diazepam 5mg tds to reduce anxiety and risperidone 2mg bd to reduce aggression. Comment on the current treatment plan and make suggestions if appropriate. Why would fluoxetine be a poor choice? Comment on the use of pregabalin in patients with underlying anxiety
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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Mr EE, aged 44, has been admitted to A&E experiencing what he thought to be a myocardial infarction. He has no history of heart disease. An ECG shows no abnormalities and all other tests point to Mr EE suffering a panic attack. The duty psychiatrist is called and Mr EE says that he feels worthless and does not want to live. He is quite aggressive. He also says that he struggles to sleep.
Depression and panic disorder are diagnosed.
The suggestion is to prescribe diazepam 5mg tds to reduce anxiety and risperidone 2mg bd to reduce aggression.
- Comment on the current treatment plan and make suggestions if appropriate.
- Why would fluoxetine be a poor choice?
- Comment on the use of pregabalin in patients with underlying anxiety
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