Description
Week 3 Medication Paper
Medication Paper
Select a medication that is either classified as an antidepressant or mood stabilizer. Based on your selection, write a paper (maximum 4 pages) and discuss the following information related to the medication you selected.
Evidence based treatment selection (FDA approved uses)
Off label uses, if any
Contraindications, if any to use
Mechanism of action
Potential side effects
Lab monitoring/ follow up
Role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the role of prescribing and managing the medication
Include a minimum of 4 evidence-based articles to support your paper that are 5 years old or less (exceptions: DSM-5 and course textbooks).
Submission Instructions
The paper is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA (7th Edition) style, including citation of references.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria. Be sure to validate your responses with citations and references in APA format
Always construct your responses in a word processing program like Word. Check for grammar, spelling, and mechanical errors.
