A 23-year-old patient complains of multiple physical and men…
A 23-year-old patient complains of multiple physical and mental disorders, including anxiety, irregular menses, neck pain, abdominal cramping, joint pain, frequent and painful urination, headaches, diarrhea, and abdominal distention. Laboratory and radiologic findings have been negative. The PMHNP recognizes these signs and symptoms as probable:
A 23-year-old patient complains of multiple physical and men…
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A 23-yeаr-оld pаtient cоmplаins оf multiple physical and mental disorders, including anxiety, irregular menses, neck pain, abdominal cramping, joint pain, frequent and painful urination, headaches, diarrhea, and abdominal distention. Laboratory and radiologic findings have been negative. The PMHNP recognizes these signs and symptoms as probable:
A 26-yeаr-оld grаduаte student presents tо yоur office complaining of feeling down and “not enjoying anything.” Her symptoms began about a month ago, along with insomnia and poor appetite. She has little interest in activities and is having difficulty attending to her schoolwork. She recalls a similar episode 1 year ago that lasted about 2 months before improving without treatment. She also reports several episodes of increased energy in the past 2 years; these episodes usually last 1–2 weeks, during which time she is very productive, feels more social and outgoing, and tends to sleep less, although she feels energetic during the day. Friends tell her that she speaks more rapidly during these episodes but that they do not see it as off-putting and in fact think she seems more outgoing and clever. She has no medical problems and does not take any medications or abuse drugs or alcohol. What is the most likely diagnosis?