NRNP 6541: Advanced Psychopharmacology i-Human Case Study Week 7 Patient A.M. A Complete 2026–2027 Guide to Pediatric Developmental Assessment & ASD Management Based on Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 6th Ed.

NRNP 6541 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
-HUMAN CASE I WEEK
7
PATIENT
A.M 22
-MONTH
-OLD FEMALE LATEST EDITION
– 2027
2026
STUDY GUIDE BASED ON STAHL’S ESSENTIAL PSYCHOPHARMACO
EDITION BY STEPHEN M. STAHL WITH ALL ANSWERS VERIFIED AT
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, NRNP 6541 Advanced Psychopharmacology – i-Human Case Week 7

Patient A.M. (22-Month-Old Female)

Comprehensive Clinical Exam + SOAP Note + Psychopharmacology Reasoning (2025/2026
Guide)

S – SUBJECTIVE (History & Presentation)

Chief Complaint (CC):

“Extreme irritability, frequent tantrums, and difficulty calming child.”



History of Present Illness (HPI):

A.M. is a 22-month-old female toddler brought by her mother due to concerns of persistent
irritability, frequent crying spells, and difficulty with emotional regulation over the past
several months.

The caregiver reports:

• Frequent tantrums occurring multiple times daily

• Episodes triggered by minor frustration (not getting objects, transitions, hunger, or
fatigue)

• Difficulty soothing the child once upset

• Sleep disturbances (difficulty settling, frequent night waking)

• Hyperactivity-like behavior (constant movement, inability to stay still)

• Limited eye contact at times

• Delayed speech development compared to peers

There is concern for:

• Emotional dysregulation beyond developmental expectations

• Possible neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g., early autism spectrum traits or regulatory
disorder)

No history of:

• Seizures