Cases That Test Your Skills
Cases That Test Your Skills
Immobile, mute, and at risk
Mr. M has schizophrenia and develops catatonia after being found naked outside his home. Immobility and reduced oral intake increase his risk of...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Descent after a missed flight
Psychotic, sleepless, and depressed, Mr. F decides to make a new start in another country. When his travel plans are interrupted, his psychosis...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Gasping for relief
While in the hospital receiving treatment for re-emerging paranoia, Ms. A, age 62, chokes on a hot dog and dies a few days later. How could this...
Cases That Test Your Skills
The psychotic pot smoker
When police bring Mr. C to the emergency department, he’s agitated, confused, and hallucinating. He claims someone tampered with his marijuana....
Cases That Test Your Skills
Uncooperative and manic
After refusing medications and hemodialysis, Ms. Z, age 69, develops mania. She experiences mild anxiety and has multiple medical comorbidities....
Cases That Test Your Skills
The woman who saw the light
Since her first psychotic break 7 years ago, Ms. G sees dancing lights and splotches continuously. What could be causing her visual hallucinations...
Cases That Test Your Skills
The manipulative self-harmer
Involuntarily admitted to a forensic unit, Ms. L often tests the staff by hurting herself and making suicidal gestures. Which treatments would you...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Nighttime anxieties
Treating Mr. J’s obstructive sleep apnea controlled his panic attacks for 4 years. After a recent move, his anxiety has re-emerged. How would you...
Cases That Test Your Skills
The woman who wasn’t there
Since a night of heavy drinking 4 years ago, Ms. A has felt detached from reality and confused. Various antidepressants and anxiolytics have not...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Did brain trauma lead to crime?
Mr. P pleads not guilty to rape charges, claiming a head injury 8 years ago caused personality changes, psychosis, and violent behavior. Is he...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Chasing the dragon
Two weeks after treatment for a heroin overdose, Mr. G is growing confused and forgetful. Drug screen is negative, so what’s altering his mental...