PSYC32H3 Chapter Notes -Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Fluoxetine
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Mr. smith was seen for a neuropsychological assessment secondary to his family and his family practitioner believing that he might benefit from an expert opinion regarding his current neurocognitive status. Mr. smith recalled that he had been electrocuted on the job while working several years ago. He believed that he was hospitalized for three months and had been off work for approximately six months in total. He is reportedly happy to be back to work fulltime. As for his current treatment, mr. smith later reported that he was prescribed prozac (i. e. , an ssri) approximately six months after his injury. Mr. smith was 60 years old at the time of the evaluation. He described himself as having a normal upbringing with no history of abuse. Mr. smith reported that he obtained grade 12 and then completed 1 year of formal training, which contributed to his license as an electrician. He has been employed as an electrician ever since.