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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Samuel has presented to a local hospital with psychiatric symptoms. The admission nurse suspects that his symptoms may be the result of a medical condition. Which of the following would suggest a medical origin for Samuel's symptoms?

A) A history of substance abuse
B) A long term history of psychiatric illness
C) A gradual onset of mental symptoms
D) A waxing and waning of mental status

Question 2

Kelly is a 54-year-old woman who suffered a myocardial infarction 2 months ago. She has been under a great deal of stress because of her diagnosis of coronary heart disease.

Her level of stress is beginning to interfere with her personal relationships and job functioning. What is the name for the condition from which Kelly is suffering?
A) Heart stress
B) Functional disorder
C) Adjustment disorder
D) Mental stress disorder

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The following features generally suggest a medical origin for psychiatric symptoms: no personal or family history of psychiatric illness; no history or indication of substance abuse; sudden onset of mental symptoms; and waxing and waning of mental status.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Adjustment disorder (AD) is an appropriate psychiatric diagnosis when an identifiable stressor leads to impaired relationships or functional occupational or social limitations.