In 1959 at age18, Karl was diagnosed with paranoid schizophr…

In 1959 at age18, Karl was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia when he was as junior undergraduate engineering major at Auburn University. He was transferred to Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa for treatment. He was administered the antipsychotic that was first introduced in psychiatric facilities in 1954. Karl began to take his medication and responded well enough to treatment that he was eventually able to leave the hospital and go back to his home in Opelika, Alabama. The medication he was given was which of the following?  

The client, Mr. Harris, a 26-year-old man, is in the emergen…

The client, Mr. Harris, a 26-year-old man, is in the emergency room with his girlfriend who states, “I don’t know what is happening. He has been up for 10 days. Ted painted the garage and the utility room. He started to rewire the living room and has built some shelves for the kitchen. He never slept much but this is ridiculous. He wants to go on one of those reality shows and be the carpenter guy. But Ted is no carpenter or any other kind of “fix it” kind of person. He is an accountant not a handy man! He has all his savings in those carry-alls around his waist. I am scared! What is happening?” The client states, “I am going to be like the guys with their home shows. I’ve got it all written down here. . . Let me read it to you! . . I’ve never been so enthusiastic or full of energy. . . Still can’t sleep, been up for three days, but not tired.” He springs up and paces the room talking obsessively. After a drug screen with no evidence of substances use, you tentatively diagnose 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?

Sandy has a job interview with a top company in her field. S…

Sandy has a job interview with a top company in her field. She makes sure to walk into the room confidently, with her head held high. When she sits down for the interview, she makes sure to keep her posture strong and her body still. Which of the following is Sandy paying special attention to?