Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health
across the Lifespan Practicum
Which ƒactor has the strongest evidence as the cause oƒ schizophrenia
Genetics
Which disorder occurs in 10-20% oƒ all men and comprise more than 50% oƒ
all men treated ƒor sexual dysƒunction
Erectile dysƒunction
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All clients below have a ƒamily history oƒ schizophrenia. Which client would be
most likely to experience symptoms?
A 19 year old who has just lost his mother
Which disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia?
Depressive disorder and substance use disorders
Which ƒactor would rule out a diagnosis oƒ schizophrenia disorder?
The client experienced symptoms intermittently ƒor 18 months
A 35 year old male presents to the oƒÏce ƒor transƒer oƒ care. The client has a
previous diagnosis oƒ anxiety. During the interview multiple red sores noted on
his arms. The client denies substance abuse, tactile hallucinations or recent
inƒestations. The client states he picks. He tries to stop but ƒinds himselƒ
picking when he is nervous or bored. What is the client most likely diagnosis?
,Excoriation disorder
A client presents with symptoms oƒ depression. Which laboratory test results
indicates a possible medical cause oƒ symptoms?
Hematocrit oƒ 29
Which oƒ the ƒollowing is a limitation oƒ the Hamilton anxiety rating scale
HAM A
, It does not identiƒy the "worry" component required ƒor diagnosis oƒ
generalized anxiety disorder
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Which ƒactor determines whether a client presents with symptoms oƒ
psychosis and disordered mood?
Time ƒrame oƒ psychotic episodes in relation to mood episodes over the
liƒetime oƒ the illness
Which statement is true regarding sleep wake disorders?
Coexisting clinical comorbidities are the rule, not the exception.
An 18 year old presents with symptoms oƒ delusions, perseverations, ƒeeling
low reduced energy and a sense oƒ about her symptoms. What is the
primary diƒƒerential diagnosis?
Schizoaƒƒective disorder
2. A client was switched ƒrom lurasidone to clozapine two months ago. His
most recent absolute neutrophils 1154??How oƒten CBC to be done
Weekly
. Which physiological response commonly occurs in clients with anxiety
disorders
Exaggerated noradrenergic system output
A client presents with symptoms oƒ ƒemale sexual interest/arousal disorder.
What inƒormation collected in the interview may indicate ??
Client takes lisinopril ƒor hypertension
across the Lifespan Practicum
Which ƒactor has the strongest evidence as the cause oƒ schizophrenia
Genetics
Which disorder occurs in 10-20% oƒ all men and comprise more than 50% oƒ
all men treated ƒor sexual dysƒunction
Erectile dysƒunction
0:04
/
0:15
Brainpower
Read More
All clients below have a ƒamily history oƒ schizophrenia. Which client would be
most likely to experience symptoms?
A 19 year old who has just lost his mother
Which disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia?
Depressive disorder and substance use disorders
Which ƒactor would rule out a diagnosis oƒ schizophrenia disorder?
The client experienced symptoms intermittently ƒor 18 months
A 35 year old male presents to the oƒÏce ƒor transƒer oƒ care. The client has a
previous diagnosis oƒ anxiety. During the interview multiple red sores noted on
his arms. The client denies substance abuse, tactile hallucinations or recent
inƒestations. The client states he picks. He tries to stop but ƒinds himselƒ
picking when he is nervous or bored. What is the client most likely diagnosis?
,Excoriation disorder
A client presents with symptoms oƒ depression. Which laboratory test results
indicates a possible medical cause oƒ symptoms?
Hematocrit oƒ 29
Which oƒ the ƒollowing is a limitation oƒ the Hamilton anxiety rating scale
HAM A
, It does not identiƒy the "worry" component required ƒor diagnosis oƒ
generalized anxiety disorder
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Which ƒactor determines whether a client presents with symptoms oƒ
psychosis and disordered mood?
Time ƒrame oƒ psychotic episodes in relation to mood episodes over the
liƒetime oƒ the illness
Which statement is true regarding sleep wake disorders?
Coexisting clinical comorbidities are the rule, not the exception.
An 18 year old presents with symptoms oƒ delusions, perseverations, ƒeeling
low reduced energy and a sense oƒ about her symptoms. What is the
primary diƒƒerential diagnosis?
Schizoaƒƒective disorder
2. A client was switched ƒrom lurasidone to clozapine two months ago. His
most recent absolute neutrophils 1154??How oƒten CBC to be done
Weekly
. Which physiological response commonly occurs in clients with anxiety
disorders
Exaggerated noradrenergic system output
A client presents with symptoms oƒ ƒemale sexual interest/arousal disorder.
What inƒormation collected in the interview may indicate ??
Client takes lisinopril ƒor hypertension
