Briefly explain and summarize the case for this Assignment. Be sure to include the specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient. Patient Case analysis

Patient Case analysis

Based on the information provided, it appears that the client may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety. According to a 2021 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, affecting approximately 18.1% of the adult population in the United States (Kessler et al., 2021). Risk factors for anxiety disorders include a personal or family history of mental health conditions, chronic medical conditions, and exposure to stressful life events (Kessler et al., 2021). In this case, the client’s history of mild hypertension and his stressful work and home environment may be contributing factors to his anxiety symptoms. Additionally, his self-reported use of alcohol as a coping mechanism may be exacerbating his symptoms and potentially leading to alcohol dependence. When prescribing medication for this patient, it will be important to consider his medical history, including his history of hypertension, as well as any potential interactions with any medications he may be currently taking. Cont…