This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PSY 09 – Marcie Anderson – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Marcie Anderson is a 32-year-old white female who was brought to the emergency department by her friend and subsequently admitted to the psychiatric unit for evaluation and treatment. Marcie has a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder that has been well managed with medication and personal coping strategies up to this point. During this scenario, learners must assess, intervene, and manage care for this patient.

Learning Objectives

‘- Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with needed interventions
– Discuss coping mechanisms
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses