Discussion 6
Attention & Substance Related Disorders
Answer the questions below based on the following case study.
An 8-year-old boy is repeatedly in trouble at school. He has been threatened with
suspension after he was verbally and physically aggressive to his teacher. The school
has suggested that he has a problem with his concentration and advised his parents to
seek help. The school also referred him to the school child psychologist. He keeps
wriggling in his seat. His mother says his concentration is fine when he is playing on his
computer. What worries her is that he does not seem to think before he does things and
will run out across the road without looking.
1. Summarize the clinical case.
2. What is the DSM 5-TR diagnosis based on the information provided in the case?
3. Which pharmacological treatment would you prescribe according to the clinical
guidelines? Include the rationale for this treatment.
4. Which non-pharmacological treatment would you prescribe according to the
clinical guidelines? Include the rationale for this treatment excluding a
psychotherapeutic modality.
5. Include an assessment of the treatment’s appropriateness, cost, effectiveness,
safety, and potential for patient adherence to the chosen medication. Use a local
pharmacy to research the cost of the medication and provide the most costeffective choice for the patient. Use great detail when answering questions 3-5.
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA
style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8
points
Discussion 6
Attention & Substance Related Disorders
Answer the questions below based on the following case study.
An 8-year-old boy is repeatedly in trouble at school. He has been threatened with
suspension after he was verbally and physically aggressive to his teacher. The school
has suggested that he has a problem with his concentration and advised his parents to
seek help. The school also referred him to the school child psychologist. He keeps
wriggling in his seat. His mother says his concentration is fine when he is playing on his
computer. What worries her is that he does not seem to think before he does things and
will run out across the road without looking.
1. Summarize the clinical case.
2. What is the DSM 5-TR diagnosis based on the information provided in the case?
3. Which pharmacological treatment would you prescribe according to the clinical
guidelines? Include the rationale for this treatment.
4. Which non-pharmacological treatment would you prescribe according to the
clinical guidelines? Include the rationale for this treatment excluding a
psychotherapeutic modality.
5. Include an assessment of the treatment’s appropriateness, cost, effectiveness,
safety, and potential for patient adherence to the chosen medication. Use a local
pharmacy to research the cost of the medication and provide the most costeffective choice for the patient. Use great detail when answering questions 3-5.
Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA
style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8
points