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Julie is a 28-year-old female who was diagnosed with OCD at age 8. She has managed...
Julie is a 28-year-old female who was diagnosed with OCD at age 8. She has managed the condition successfully with medication for most of her life. Recently, Julie began to experience a recurrence in OCD symptoms. She is washing her hands in excess of one hundred times a day. She reported that she is still taking her medication as directed, but she has recently experienced separating from her husband. Julie now has to share custody of her children, which has increased her anxiety. The routine she was accustom to having has now been changed and she is struggling to adapt.
1. List common obsessions and compulsions you might see from a patient with OCD.
2. What are the common complications associated with this disorder?
3. What are some nonpharmacologic interventions that would be appropriate for Julie?
4. Discuss common medications utilized in the management of OCD?
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