1. What primary presenting problems do you see in this case study?

1. What primary presenting problems do you see in this case study?

2. What would be your DSM-5 diagnosis of this case?

3. What medication might you suggest for the client in this case? Provide the medication name, the dosage you would recommend, and what time of day you would suggest the medication be taken.

4. Identify the primary side effects of concern you would address with this client.

5. Would you recommend hospitalizing the client in this case? Explain the rationale behind your decision.

6. What alternative treatments might you recommend for this client to address the reported problems? What alternative medications might you suggest?

7. Discuss the benefits and risks of recommending anxiolytic or sedative-hypnotic drugs to assist with Father John’s sleep problems.