Case Studies

Depressive Disorder

Persistent Dyskinesia During Adjunctive Antipsychotic Treatment for Depression

By

Stanley N. Caroff, MD

The management of persistent symptoms of dyskinesia despite cessation of an antipsychotic drug is presented in a case study.

Uncategorized

Factitious Disorder and Importance of Genetic Testing

By

Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW

Factitious disorder illustrates the enormous relevance and weight of genetic testing.

Schizophrenia and Psychoses

Schizophrenia Patient Dead After UTI Treatment

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

This case offers evidence of the interaction between ciprofloxacin and clozapine.

ADHD

A Case Study on the Treatment of ADHD in Pregnancy

By

Katherine Martin, MD

A case study involving a 38-year-old woman with a history of ADHD seeks counseling for treatment of the condition during a pregnancy.

Mood Disorders

How to Choose the Right Antidepressant

By

Abimbola Farinde, PharmD, MS

A case study examines a 62-year-old female complaining of symptoms related to depression and how to best treat her.

Addiction

Suicidal Thoughts, Depression and Hallucinations in an Inmate with Substance-Use Disorders

By

Abimbola Farinde, PharmD, MS

A patient recently incarcerated for crack cocaine possession threatens suicide.