Review the announcements for your assigned case study.

1. Application of Course Knowledge
   1. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
   2. List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
   3. Write the prescription in prescription format.
   4. Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
   5. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
   6. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
   7. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.

2. Integration of Evidence: The student post provides support from a minimum of one scholarly in-text citation in addition to. More material on this course

Answer:

Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms

The case study assigned is that of a patient diagnosed with Schizophrenia, unspecified. Antipsychotic agents are considered the first line of treatment for Schizophrenia because they are effective in managing symptoms and behaviors associated with Schizophrenia. The atypical antipsychotics are preferred in treating Schizophrenia, unlike conventional antipsychotics that cause severe side effects. A common atypical antipsychotic prescribed is clozapine. This drug is effective in reducing both positive and negative symptoms (Nucifora et al., 2017). For instance, it can reduce and improves some cognitive functions such as verbal fluency, verbal learning, and memory as well as some physical functions such as psychomotor speed). NR546 WK 3 case study