Part I – The Case Study
Larry Wen, a 10-year-old CIS Asian-American male, is presenting with the following issues: He struggles with maintaining focus and faces challenges in completing assignments like schoolwork and homework. In the classroom, he is frequently distracted by various noises and his peers, leading to excessive talkativeness. His teacher has positioned him at the front of the class due to this behavior. At home, Larry’s parents note a consistent pattern of disorganization, with his toys scattered around the house and his room in. He often makes simple errors in his homework, and he frequently misplaces items such as toys, the TV remote, and his sports bottles, frequently forgetting where he has placed them.
Questions:(Use APA format; please use the questions for the headings and answers below; please cite work; minimum of 5 scholarly peer-reviewed references, North American only from 2021-2026 )
· What diagnosis best describes what may be happening to Larry?
· What neurotransmitters are involved with his current symptoms?
· What classification of medications would best treat his symptoms?
· Choose one medication from the chosen class and provide the following:
· FDA Approvals
· Mechanism of action
· Time frame pt. should see results.
· Common Side effects
· Life-threatening side effects
· Starting dose
· Common Labs, baseline vitals collected. Provide reasoning.
Part II – The Assignment
· Please record yourself providing patient education on the medication you decided to you to utilize.
· You will speak to the camera as if you are speaking to the patient, with regard, care, and no medical jargon.
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