Case Study Kootu Bulambo

Case Study Kootu Bulambo. From your perspective as Kootu’s psychiatric nurse practitioner, answer the following questions in a four-page double-spaced paper (not including the reference page) in APA format. Include at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based references.

Case Study Kootu Bulambo

1. What diagnosis would you consider for Kootu?

2. You decide to start a long-acting injection. What are the pros and cons of starting a long-acting injection? What barriers are you going to run into with her being homeless?

3. Pick an appropriate long-acting injection and explain the mechanism of action, starting dose, patient education, baseline labs that need to be done, and possible food/drug interactions that you must be aware of while you have her on this injection.

Case Study Kootu Bulambo
4. What additional challenges will you face with Kootu due to her being homeless and without an income or financial support? Call a local lab and ask about what it costs for the blood tests you want her to have. Call a local pharmacy and ask how much the medication would be out of pocket.

5. What community resources are available in your area that would be helpful for her? Include links if available online.

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