IRRITABLE, AGGRESSIVE AND ON A MISSION

Conduct a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation(See template attached) on the patient presented (see case study attachment) using the template provided. Include at least five (5) scholarly resources to support your assessment and diagnostic reasoning.     A 22-year-old young man is admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit under involuntary admission. On admission, he is extremely agitated and hostile. He is very upset about having been admitted. He believes that he is of royal descent and is determined to punish those who are involved in ‘imprisoning’ him. It is reported by his family that he has no actual royal lineage, but that he sees himself as the person chosen to establish a new world government. He says he is on a mission. He has been angry and physically aggressive towards family members who contradict him. His grandmother banged the back of her head from when the man pushed her against a wall and has a bruised face. He refuses to allow a detailed mental status examination. He is pacing up and down the ward intimidating other patients. He is laughing out loud, talking to himself. He repeatedly makes threatening gestures at the ward staff. He lives with his grandmother. He has no contact with his father. His mother died of a drug overdose when he was 6 years old. He uses cannabis regularly spending £20 a week but does not abuse alcohol or any other drugs. He smokes 40 cigarettes a day. There is no significant previous medical or psychiatric history. He has been behaving strangely, according to his grandmother, for the past 2 weeks. She has observed him spending a lot of money and talking openly about his sexual exploits to her. He has hardly slept over the past week. Two days ago, he threatened her and pushed her when she tried to urge him to see the doctor. Since then, she has been feeling increasingly frightened of him. He was prescribed the antipsychotic medication olanzapine 5 mg nocte (at night), which he has taken a few nights. However, this morning, he hit her. She reported the matter to the police, which ultimately led to his admission.     He appears dishevelled bearing 3-day-old stubble. He is pacing imperiously up and down the ward corridor, singing out loud. He also laughs and talks to himself. Any attempts to interview him result in him swearing, and when he does agree to temporarily come into the interview room he very quickly walks out slamming the door as he goes. He gives little eye contact and appears preoccupied with his own thoughts. It is not possible to discuss his thoughts or experiences with him. Physical examination He refuses a physical examination.  

Sample Solution

  Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Patient: 22-year-old male Chief Complaint: Admitted to psychiatric inpatient unit under involuntary admission for bizarre behavior and threats of violence. History of Present Illness: The patient has been behaving strangely for the past 2 weeks. He has been spending a lot of money, talking openly about his sexual exploits, and hardly sleeping. He has also been threatening and aggressive towards his grandmother. He was prescribed olanzapine 5 mg nocte, but he has only taken it a few times. This morning, he hit his grandmother, which led to his involuntary admission.

Full Answer Section

    Past Psychiatric History: There is no significant past psychiatric history. Past Medical History: There is no significant past medical history. Family History: The patient's mother died of a drug overdose when he was 6 years old. He has no contact with his father. Social History: The patient lives with his grandmother. He uses cannabis regularly but does not abuse alcohol or any other drugs. He smokes 40 cigarettes a day. Mental Status Examination:
  • Appearance: The patient is dishevelled and appears to have not slept in a few days. He is pacing up and down the ward corridor, singing out loud. He also laughs and talks to himself.
  • Attitude: The patient is hostile and refuses to cooperate with the interview. He swears at the interviewer and walks out of the room when asked to discuss his thoughts or experiences.
  • Speech: The patient's speech is loud and pressured. He is difficult to interrupt.
  • Thought Process: The patient's thought process is disorganized. He is jumping from topic to topic and making grandiose statements.
  • Mood: The patient's mood is elevated. He is elated and believes that he is of royal descent.
  • Affect: The patient's affect is inappropriate. He is laughing and smiling when discussing serious topics.
  • Delusions: The patient believes that he is of royal descent and is destined to establish a new world government.
  • Hallucinations: The patient denies having any hallucinations.
  • Insight: The patient has no insight into his illness. He believes that he is perfectly sane and that everyone else is wrong.
Diagnosis:
  • Schizophrenia, paranoid type
  • Acute mania
  • Intermittent explosive disorder
Treatment Plan:
  • The patient will be started on an antipsychotic medication, such as olanzapine or risperidone.
  • The patient will also be started on a mood stabilizer, such as lithium or valproic acid.
The patient will need to be closely monitored for side effects of the medications. The patient will also need to be referred for psychotherapy to help him manage his symptoms and develop coping skills.

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