NKU MSN673 Module 1: Discussion Board 1 and 2

Module 1: Discussion Board 1

 

 

Please answer the following questions: (Please provide references to support all responses)

 

1. Please reflect on the Mental Status Examination (MSE) in Chapter 10 of Diagnosis Made Easier. Choose one of the diagnoses you are learning from this week and relate it to the MSE.
2. What types of abnormalities would you find on the MSE or other parts of the H&P if you were considering Major Depressive Disorder, for example?
3. To continue this thought process, What types of behaviors would you look for? Would they be different in a kid verses an adult? Anything you would not expect to find?

 

Instructions:

1. Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Wednesday.
2. Respond to two other classmates' posts by 23:59 EST Sunday.

Grading Rubric 

Your discussion boards will be graded according to the following grading rubric:
• Substantive answer to each post with references 5pts
• Substantive posts to two classmates with references 5pts

*Substantive answers/posts to demonstrate quality and critical thinking as noted per the syllabus. Posts to peers should be no less than 150 words. Per APA and graduate studies standards, all references must be 5 years of newer (1 point will be deducted from posts that do not meet this standard).

 

Module 1: Discussion Board 2

 

 

 

 

Please answer the following questions: (Please provide references to support all responses)

 

1.  Consider the assessment and diagnosis of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder in adults (two of the most common psychiatric disorders seen in acute and outpatient settings)
     a.  Discuss how treatment for the two disorders is different and why it is different.  What are some examples of specific pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions? 
     b.  When performing a psychiatric evaluation why is it critical to have access to an immediate family or close friend to confirm information?

 

Instructions:

1. Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Wednesday.
2. Respond to two other classmates' posts by 23:59 EST Sunday.

Grading Rubric 

Your discussion boards will be graded according to the following grading rubric:
• Substantive answer to each post with references 5pts
• Substantive posts to two classmates with references 5pts
*Substantive answers/posts to demonstrate quality and critical thinking as noted per the syllabus. Posts to peers should be no less than 150 words. Per APA and graduate studies standards, all references must be 5 years of newer (1 point will be deducted from posts that do not meet this standard).