Andrew, a 26-year-old male with bipolar disorder type 1. He works outside in construction.
Create a treatment plan for your assigned patient using the American Psychiatric Association’s guidelines (if applicable) and at least two peer-review articles. Address the following:
What medication(s) would you start your patient on? Include the starting, tapering up, and maintenance doses, and patient education. Why did you choose this medication?
Initial lab and blood tests.
What type of therapy would work best for your patient?