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Question:
Edward Martin, age 44, arrives at the ER accompanied by the city police who
apprehended hi for a business disturbance where he was harassing patrons at
a furniture store. He refuses to use his cell phone because of his fear that the
phone is connected and monitored by the CIA. At the furniture store, he was
keeping customers away from the television section to keep them from
hearing special messages meant only for him.
Answer:
Paranoid Schizophrenia.
Question:
During hospitalization on a psych unit, Lena Smith, 26 yo of age, is observed
in an awkward pose in the dayroom. She has been in the same position for
several hours, and is not responding to verbal commands. The patient is not
responding to any verbal stimuli and is exhibiting waxy flexibility.
Answer:
Catatonia
,Question:
Martha Simmons, a 76 yo retired school teacher who was recently widowed,
present with headache, nausea, general weakness, and chronic constipation.
All her lab tests were negative.
Answer:
Somatization Disorder
Question:
Mary Jane, a 21 yo who has cut herself four times in the past three years, sleeps
excessively, feels worthless, is unable to complete, dropped out of college and
is living with her parents.
Answer:
Major Depressive Disorder
Question:
Kathy Mills, a 19 yo female, presents to the Medical Center with severe weight
loss. Her father is a four star general. She is attending the Air Force Academy.
She states that the family image is very important. She sees herself losing 10
more pounds but her current weight is 92 pounds and she is 5'6 tall.
Answer:
Anorexia
, Question:
Jefferson Marshall, an 18 yo male, presents to his pediatrician for a routine
physical. The patient is noted to be 5/10 and weights 105 lbs. He is requesting
assistance with weight loss. He is also noted to have worn tooth enamel and
dental cavities.
Answer:
Anorexia
Question:
Liza Moore, 21 yo, is found on rounds standing off in the distance. Upon
approach, she is non-responsive to verbal and physical stimuli. She remains in
the same position for long periods of time.
Answer:
Catatonia
Question:
Janie Robinson, recent Tuscaloosa hurricane survivor who lost her home,
presents to the ER complaining of insomnia, night sweats, palpitations, and
panic attacks. She has been unable to maintain consistent employment since
the event.
Answer:
PTSD