Lawrence Exhibited Delusions and Hallucinations for 2 Weeks and Also

question 31

Multiple Choice

Lawrence exhibited delusions and hallucinations for 2 weeks and also experienced a manic episode following this 2-week period. He continued to experience delusions and hallucinations. What disorder will Lawrence most likely be diagnosed with?

• A) Mood disorder with psychotic features
• B) Schizoaffective disorder
• C) Shared psychotic disorder
• D) Schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Conception

The process of fertilization where a sperm fuses with an ovum, resulting in the formation of a zygote and the beginning of pregnancy.

Menstrual Period

A monthly cycle in which the lining of the womb (uterus) sheds, leading to bleeding through the vagina, part of the female reproductive cycle that prepares the body for pregnancy.

Zygote

Diploid cell resulting from the union of a sperm cell and an oocyte.

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single zygote splitting early in development, sharing 100% of their DNA.