Group 1: Due Wednesday
Discuss first-line treatment options for ADHD. 
What symptoms do you treat first? 
Also, discuss pharmacological considerations for individuals with co-morbid ADHD and tic disorder.
Group 2: Due Tuesday

HPI: GA, a 6-year-old boy with autism presents to the outpatient clinic with his parents for a medication evaluation. The mother reports he has been more aggressive and has been hitting the parents, babysitter, and dog. They saw on Facebook that Risperdal could be used to treat aggressive behavior in children with autism. 
Current Plan: The boy is doing ABA therapy for 20 hours per week, which has not helped with the aggressive behavior.
Include in your discussion:

What will the PMHNP recommend? (Please be specific)
What psychoeducation would you give to the parents?
Group 3: Due Thursday
Please discuss treatments for dementia with an emphasis on cholinesterase inhibitors, and NMDA antagonists (I.e. MOA, side effect profile, examples of medications, special considerations etc.)
What are neuropsychiatric symptoms? Outline psychopharmacological strategies for treating the behavioral symptoms of dementia.