NSU PYCL584 2022 April Week 7 Critical Thinking Latest

PYCL584 Diag/Tx of Adult Psych

Week 7 Critical Thinking

CASE STUDY:  Read and answer questions on the following case study.  Submit via ADB.

Ms. Neigh bors

Ms. Neighbors is a 25 year old, single, unemployed African American woman who was evaluated in the crisis center after her sister observed that her behavior had become increasingly bizarre and her work habits erratic.  She had no prior psychiatric history.

Ms. Neighbors lost her job 3 months ago and had become increasingly preoccupied with her neighbors who she felt were harassing her by “accessing” her thoughts and then repeating them to her.  She admitted to feeling “stressed” since she lost her job.

The patient was medicated and her beliefs about thought broadcasting remitted.  Within 2 months she was employed and feeling well.

Questions:

What is her diagnosis?

What are the symptoms that helped you make this diagnosis?  What diagnostic criteria do they relate to?

What are two other possible diagnoses and why did you not choose them?

Discuss the role of genetics in this case.

What is her prognosis?