NR 547 Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health
across the Lifespan Practicum - Chamberlain
NR 547 Week 1 to 8 Covered
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NR 547 Week 1…………………………..02
NR 547 Week 2…………………………..15
NR 547 Week 3…………………………..
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NR 547 Week 7…………………………..
NR 547 Week 8………………………….. 1/8
, NR 547 Week 1
1. differential diagnosis: The provider's initial hypothesis
-a working list of potential problems that can be associated with the initial or chief
complaint
-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
• provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses
2. Psychiatric assessment: History taking: -History of Present Illness
-How long have you been feeling this way?
-Did something happen in your life that may have triggered these emotions?
-How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental health issues?
-Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
-Have you ever taken medications for your mental health in the past?
-Are you currently on any medications for mental health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for General Medical Conditions
-Do you have a primary care provider?
-Do you have any medical illnesses?
-Are you currently taking any medications or herbal supplements?
-Do you have any allergies to medications?
2/8
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
-Have you ever had surgery?
Family Psychiatric History
-Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or dementia/Alzheimer's?
across the Lifespan Practicum - Chamberlain
NR 547 Week 1 to 8 Covered
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NR 547 Week 1…………………………..02
NR 547 Week 2…………………………..15
NR 547 Week 3…………………………..
NR 547 Week 4…………………………..
NR 547 Week 5…………………………..
NR 547 Week 6…………………………..
NR 547 Week 7…………………………..
NR 547 Week 8………………………….. 1/8
, NR 547 Week 1
1. differential diagnosis: The provider's initial hypothesis
-a working list of potential problems that can be associated with the initial or chief
complaint
-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
• provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses
2. Psychiatric assessment: History taking: -History of Present Illness
-How long have you been feeling this way?
-Did something happen in your life that may have triggered these emotions?
-How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental health issues?
-Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
-Have you ever taken medications for your mental health in the past?
-Are you currently on any medications for mental health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for General Medical Conditions
-Do you have a primary care provider?
-Do you have any medical illnesses?
-Are you currently taking any medications or herbal supplements?
-Do you have any allergies to medications?
2/8
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
-Have you ever had surgery?
Family Psychiatric History
-Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or dementia/Alzheimer's?
