Reference no: EM133586276
Assignment:
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Problem Identification
1a. Create a list of the patient's drug therapy problems
1b. What symptoms in the patient's clinical presentation indicate PMDD?
1c. How does this patient's clinical presentation differ from that of a patient suffering from PMS? What are the diagnostic differences between PMS and PMDD?
Desired Outcome
2. What are the desired therapeutic outcomes in this patient concerning PMDD?
Therapeutic Alternatives
3a. What non-drug therapies might be useful for a patient with PMDD?
3b. What feasible pharmacotherapeutic alternatives are available for treatment of PMDD?
Optimal Plan
4. What drug(s), dosage form, dose, schedule, and duration of therapy is/are best for this patient?
Outcome Evaluation
5. What clinical and laboratory parameters are necessary to evaluate the therapy for the achievement of the desired therapeutic outcome and to detect or prevent adverse effects?
Patient Education
6. What information should be provided to the patient to enhance adherence, ensure successful therapy, and minimize adverse effects?