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Suggest Appropriate Medical Diagnosis For Psychoactive Medication
I am a nurse looking for appropriate medical dx for psychoactive medication use in the elderly to hlep make sure that our NP and MDs are using right diagnosis and rx....call it an education opportunity. specifically psychotropic medicatins...no all categories.
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Amarnath's Response
Welcome to hcm, There are many drugs used in psychiatric disorders Most common medication used in elderly people is antidepressants and anti psychotics It all depends upon the diagnosis the treatment may change. Depending upon Other things like other comorbid conditions the physician or a psychiatrist prescribs drugs Hope this explains
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Suggest Appropriate Medical Diagnosis For Psychoactive Medication
Welcome to hcm, There are many drugs used in psychiatric disorders Most common medication used in elderly people is antidepressants and anti psychotics It all depends upon the diagnosis the treatment may change. Depending upon Other things like other comorbid conditions the physician or a psychiatrist prescribs drugs Hope this explains