Assignment 14.1: Case Study: Thomas Frost

Assignment 14.1: Case Study: Thomas Frost
Case Study
Thomas Frost (pronouns he, him, his), a 51-year-old White man, is a partner at a leading financial firm. He has been working with you off and on for several years. His wife Joanne, a White woman (pronouns she, her, hers), with whom you have permission to speak, calls you.
Joanne's Transcript:
Hello, this is Joanne Frost, Thomas's wife. Thank you so much for taking my call. I'm
very worried.
I…I need to talk to you about Thomas's drinking. I think you know he's tried to
reduce it again? Well, things are not going well with that. It used to be okay. We'd go
out with friends; he'd have one or two beers. I'd have a glass of wine.

Assignment 14.1: Case Study: Thomas Frost
Last week, I found him passed out at our kitchen counter.
I think even the children know now. Take last night, we were out for dinner. We
both had a glass of wine. But he downed his quickly, had another one or two. And
the next thing I know, he's yelling at Christian about making a mess. I think he was
drinking before we went out. Christian had no idea why Daddy was yelling at him.
And later, Olivia, Olivia told me she doesn't want to go out to eat anymore.
I'm worrying about his job, too. Thomas doesn't know I know. But his assistant, Jiao,
told me in confidence that he's falling way behind, and she's been covering for him.
She's pretty sure the partners are going to notice soon. And if he loses his
partnership….
Do you think he really is an alcoholic? He's not falling down drunk all the time. And
he isn't abusive towards me and the kids. But maybe he does need some kind of
treatment plan? How would we deal with withdrawal if he finally stops completely?
Can you help us find the right kind of care? Maybe something where this won't get
out in public? I don't want him to lose his clients.

[sigh] I guess I have a lot of questions and I don't know what to do.
Part 1: Screening/Measurement Tool (20 points)
Identify screening/measurement tool to assess for alcohol use disorder and alcohol withdrawal. Complete the screening tool, based on the information that you have. Include
the reference (in APA 7th edition format) for the tool in the Part 2 document.

Assignment 14.1: Case Study: Thomas Frost
Part 2: Pharmacological Options (20 points)
As the prescribing provider, you need to evaluate the pharmacological treatment options
for Thomas to help with his alcohol use. Choose three medications to treat alcohol use
disorder and discuss when and how to use them on Thomas Frost Drugs and References
(WORD document attached) Include at least one reference (in APA 7th edition format)
for each drug.
Part 3: Explanation (20 points)
Joanne is worried about Thomas going into withdrawal. Please answer the following
questions for Joanne.
1. Explain the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal to Joanne.
2. When should she expect mild, moderate, and severe alcohol withdrawal
symptoms?
3. What should Joanne do if she suspects that Thomas is experiencing moderate
to severe alcohol withdrawal?
4. What are the potential dangers associated with alcohol withdrawal?
Include at least two supporting references (in APA 7th edition format)
What to Submit
1. Thomas's completed screening/measurement tool part 1
2. Your Microsoft Word document, including references for all 3 partspart 2
3. Your explanation to the 4 questionspart 3

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