Draft of Project

Drug: Lexapro (Escitalopram)

  Drug pharmacology, pharmacokinetics

  Brand name

  Generic name

  Dosing

  Indications for use

  Side effects

  Contraindications

  Pregnancy class

  You must also perform a cost analysis of the drug.

  Provide a patient case study on a patient in which you would utilize the drug you have selected and include at least two peer-reviewed evidence-based studies related to the drug.

  Describe the appropriate patient education. 

  What is your role as a Nurse Practitioner for prescribing this medication to this patient on your case study presentation?

  Describe the monitoring and follow-up