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Mary, a person with depression indicates that her life is de…

Mary, a person with depression indicates that her life is devoid of pleasure and positive emotion. She states, “I just don’t enjoy anything anymore. I always had a wonderful time when Todd and I went on vacations to interesting places. We went to Amsterdam last month and it was so colorless and drab. I loved being out in nature, riding my bike and surfing. I loved my home and just sitting in the kitchen watching the birds from my kitchen table gave me such pleasure. Reading a good novel or watching an excellent play were all sources of such fun for me. But now I find no delight in anything. The pleasure has just been sucked out of my life.” Mary is describing what?  

Ronald, 24, had a psychotic break over a year ago and was di…

Ronald, 24, had a psychotic break over a year ago and was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and placed on an antipsychotic medication. Recently, he has developed severe Parkinsonism with muscle rigidity, catatonic appearance, tremors, lead-pipe muscle tone, and festinating gate. The therapist noted, “Ron’s consciousness is altered. He is appears agitated and confused with dazed mutism evident.” The nurse notes that the patient has increased respiration, tachycardia, profuse sweating, increased blood pressure. Tests reveal that Ron’s creatine levels are high and his renal function has decline. Ron is rushed to the ICU for treatment, because he is showing signs of what?  

Casey, 11, has several behaviors that have continued for ove…

Casey, 11, has several behaviors that have continued for over three years. Her teacher believes  st these behaviors distract her and her class. The child has been sent to the principal numerous times in the past year for her behaviors. The teacher indicates, “This is a very attention seeking child. She is always trying to get my attention and the attention of the other children in class. She jerks around and twists her head, rolls her shoulders, and squirms in her seat. But she always makes funny sounds and grunts. She rolls her eyes and makes faces at me. At times, she jerks all over and peeps. She is a smart little girl, but she seems to be seeking my attention and everyone else’s.” Casey is diagnosed with what condition?

Jessa, a person with schizophrenia, has little motivation to…

Jessa, a person with schizophrenia, has little motivation to participate in anything. She is apathetic and displays a lack of energy. She seems unmotivated and initiates no actions without much prodding. Her mom states, “Jessa, just doesn’t have any motivation to do anything anymore. I ask her to help me in the kitchen but won’t even leave the chair in the living room. If I prompt her to get up, she always leaves her tasks unfinished. Is she just lazy or what?” She displays lack of desire, persistence, and motivation in daily life. This is…

George, a 23-year-old man, has been hospitalized by his fami…

George, a 23-year-old man, has been hospitalized by his family. George is finishing a degree in chemical engineering at Mississippi State but has been evidencing some odd behaviors for about five weeks. He has never been hospitalized for any mental illness and his drug screens are negative. He is hearing the voice of his dead grandfather telling him that he is a failure, so he should kill himself. He also states that he has been seeing shadows and glimpses of a tall dark man following him. His speech has become disorganized and in the past two days makes little sense when he talks. You notice that he is extremely agitated and is grimacing in the presence of no external stimuli. He also repeats what you say and is beginning to mimic your movements. You diagnose him with which of the following?