A College Student Is Brought to Clinic by a Parent

question 1

Multiple Choice

A college student is brought to clinic by a parent who is concerned about increasingly bizarre behavior and poor school performance. The provider notes difficulty engaging the patient in an organized conversation. The patient denies any concerns about behavior. What will the provider do initially to manage this patient's symptoms?

• A) Admit the patient for inpatient treatment
• B) Begin treatment with lithium or lamotrigine
• C) Counsel the parent to report any symptoms of depression
• D) Schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist

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