The Use of Atypical Antipsychotics in Treating a Pediatric Psychiatric Patient.
| Autor: | Jogie JA; Department of Neonatology, Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Port-of-Spain, TTO.; Research, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Faculty of Medicine, St. Augustine, TTO., Parikh K; Research, GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar, IND., Mathew S; Research, Government Medical College, Kottayam, IND., Rajasekaran K; Research, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Chidambaram, IND., Arain S; Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky Children's Hospital, Lexington, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Aug 02; Vol. 14 (8), pp. e27594. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 02 (Print Publication: 2022). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.27594 |
| Abstrakt: | Approaches to enhancing mental health management entail several perspectives and efforts to promote competent treatment. In light of this, we present a case report to describe the nature of events encountered during the management of a psychiatric patient. The paper commences by providing a general introduction and background of the concept of atypical antipsychotics before adding a thesis statement that healthcare providers should be knowledgeable regarding psychopharmacotherapy to effectively design and implement safe patient care. The paper's method involved the review of a case scenario and discussion of the concepts using evidence-based guidance and perspectives. In the case scenario, a pediatric patient significantly gains weight and develops extrapyramidal effects like dystonias, and erratic, jerky neck movements as a consequence of treatment with olanzapine. The most effective care plan involves stopping the medication, reviewing treatment options, and incorporating physical exercise. Most importantly, the plan encourages achieving an adequate heart rate above 100 beats per minute to maintain sufficient perfusion during exercise. The paper concludes by summarizing the perspectives from the studies reviewed. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2022, Jogie et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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