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Ardell had a schizophrenic episode and a subsequent schizophrenia diagnosis ten years ago. He was treated successfully with medication and returned to work. Nonetheless, Ardell still has some problems, including peculiar mannerisms and thoughts and unusual affect. What phase of schizophrenia best characterizes Ardell's current level of functioning?
 
  a. active phase
 b. prodromal phase
 c. residual phase
 d. no schizophrenia phase, since his schizophrenic episode was ten years ago

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Although Marlene's emotional responses are usually restricted, at totally inappropriate times, she giggles. She also fantasizes aloud and speaks in an incoherent and absurd manner. Her behavior is extremely bizarre and childish. She matches the common conception of crazy and has been this way since childhood. The best diagnosis for her is ____.
 
  a. Schizophrenia
 b. Brief Psychotic Disorder
 c. Schizophreniform Disorder
  d. Adjustment Disorder



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Tonyam972

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a




frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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