Week 10 Discussion Question(s)
Compare/contrast Probable Major Neurocognitive Disorder due to Alzheimer’s Disease with Probable Major Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration; include the questions below in your discussion post.
Age-appropriate, culturally responsive, comprehensive assessment.
Description of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms of the disorder- these should be linked to common symptoms observed in clients who present with this illness.
What behaviors on the client’s part (with either condition) would lead you to believe that they may be experiencing a psychiatric emergency?
Develop a general treatment plan for either disorder- what evidence-based psychotherapies would you plan to include? What evidence-based psychopharmacologic approaches (if any) would be appropriate?
Discuss any legal/ethical issues inherent in the care of the individual with this condition.
How would you know if the care of this client (either in an acute episode or chronic care) exceeded your clinical competence? How would you proceed with the client’s care in this case?
What other professionals would you consider including in the care/treatment of this client, and why?
Note: This discussion requires you to complete your initial post before you can see your classmates’ posts. If you are having trouble getting started, please contact your instructor.