Screening tools for depression and anxiety discussion
1. Research screening tools for depression and anxiety.
Choose one screening tool for depression and one screening tool for anxiety that you feel are appropriate to screen KB.
Explain why you chose that particular tool for KB. Score KB based on the information provided (not all data may be provided). Include what questions could be scored, and your chosen score. Assume that any question topics not mentioned are not a concern at this time.
2. Identify your next step for evaluation and treatment for KB. Include any necessary physical medicine evaluation.
3. What medication, if any, would you recommend for treatment? Provide the rationale. This should include the medication class, mechanism of action of the medication and why this medication is appropriate for KB. Include initial prescribing information and education to include side effects and when KB should notice efficacy.
4. If the medication works as expected, when should KB expect to start feeling better?
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