Grandpa Has Us All Worried And,frankly,scared

question 36

Multiple Choice

Grandpa has us all worried and,frankly,scared.He has suddenly become suspicious of everyone and has some wild ideas about needing to protect himself from his loving family.His doctor has ruled out drugs and brain disease and suggests a psychological diagnosis:

• A) delusional disorder.
• B) schizophrenia.
• C) schizoaffective disorder.
• D) brief psychotic disorder.

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing growth problems, facial anomalies, and cognitive deficits.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome, leading to developmental and physical changes.

Cognitive Deficits

Impairments in mental processes such as thinking, memory, and reasoning.