Lession: Basic psychiatric signs and symptoms(Vinhean)

Objective: The student could recognize symptoms of thought disorders 1- A 32-year-old patient is being interviewed in his physician’s office. He eventually answers each question, but he gives long answers with a great deal of tedious and unnecessary detail before doing so. Which of the following symptoms best describe this patient’s presentation?

2- A patient with a chronic psychotic disorder is convinced that she has caused a recent earthquake because she was bored and wishing for something exciting to occur. Which of the following symptoms most closely describes this patient’s thoughts?

3- An 18-year-old male is brought to hospital by his parents because they have noticed that he has been acting strangely recently. His parents say that the patient has just ‘lost it’ since failing his final examinations. The patient was noted to be giggling to himself, spending almost all his time in his room, making unusual gestures with his hands, speech has been incomprehensible and nonsense. What is the most probably diagnosis of this patient?

4- A 30-year-old female is brought to hospital as she has been violent and hostile to her neighbors. According to the patient, her grandfather was a successful writer and she acquired his fortunes recently. However, she believes that her neighbors have found out about it and claims that she has heard them talking about stealing her money. What is the most probably diagnosis of this patient?

5- A 37-year-old male is brought to hospital by his wife as he has become increasingly irritable and restless over the last 2 weeks. His wife reported that he did not sleep well and woke up all night planning business ventures and wrote letters to celebrities, claiming that they are his friends. On examination, the patient is highly aroused with marked pressure of speech and flight of ideas. Select the most likely diagnosis from the following statements:

6- A 22-year-old male is admitted to hospital for a psychotic illness and was commenced on an antipsychotic medication. Few days later, he complains of feeling anxious and restless. He is unable to keep his legs from moving and has been pacing up and down the corridors. He is distressed by his symptoms and has been expressing suicidal thoughts. His urine drug screen was negative. Select the most likely diagnosis from the following answer:

7- During a clinical interview with a 25 male patient. He said that ‘I don’t really do the things. I used to be an active person and enjoyed running. I even played tennis competitively and really liked it. but I don’t get any joy out of my hobbies now.’ Select the most appropriate correct answer from the following

Senario 21- During a clinical interview with a 22 female patient. She said that ‘I’m not eating anymore, and I constantly feel guilty for everything. I feel like I’m in a deep trench and I’m suffering down below. 1- Select the most appropriate correct answer from the following

2- The following illnesses or syndromes, which is most related to genetic factors?