This drug is a benzisoxazole derivative and was available since the early 1990s. It is an a dopamine antagonist at D2 receptor sites and blockades serotonin. This medication is available in a long-acting depot and injectable form. It appears to be useful in the control of schizophrenia’s negative symptoms, uncontrolled hostility, anxiety & depression of this condition. It has been listed as fourth as an antipsychotic medication, more effective than haloperidol, quetiapine, or aripiprazole. When compared with clozapine it is 36% less effective. It is less potent than haloperidol. This medication is what?  

Matt, a four year old, has never liked to be held and avoids being hugged or kissed. He is withdrawn even from his mother and father. His mother, says that he was hard to deal with as a child and was never affectionate to her or his father. She says, “He is so cold with us. When he was a baby, he wanted to be left in his crib. He cried when I picked him up. His grandmother tried to rock him but he would cry more.” Matt is stilted and overformal in his speech. A solem child, he enjoys solitary play and sometimes becomes focused on one activity to the exclusion of anything else. He also engages in self-soothing behaviors in new situations or with new people. Matt loves books and spends much time at in his room with his toys. He is likely diagnosed with what disorder?                

This test measures the social skills of people from birth to 19 years of age. It is not administered directly to the child, whereas questions are directed to primary caregivers and other people familiar with the child. The test contains four sections:  communication; daily living skills; socialization; and motor skills. It is also used for children with behavioral disorders, and physical handicaps and is called what?

Steven, 25, for over two years has fluctuating mood disturbances that cause him some distress and has interfered in his relationship with his girlfriend and his friends. When he is “up,” Steven is very energetic and has a decreased need for sleep. During this period, he can accomplish much and feels very creative and completes many tasks. These times usually last about two days. After this period of being “up” he complains he has a “down” period. During the down times, Steven feels sluggish and has little energy. He states, “When I go through a down time, I just feel heavy and blah. No, not depressed or hopeless, just really drained, more than anything.” He has never met the criteria for a Manic episode, Hypomanic episode, or Major Depressive episode. Steven is diagnosed with which of the following conditions?

George, a 23-year-old man, has been hospitalized by his family. George is finishing a degree in chemical engineering at Mississippi State but has been evidencing some odd behaviors for about five weeks. He has never been hospitalized for any mental illness and his drug screens are negative. He is hearing the voice of his dead grandfather telling him that he is a failure, so he should kill himself. He also states that he has been seeing shadows and glimpses of a tall dark man following him. His speech has become disorganized and in the past two days makes little sense when he talks. You notice that he is extremely agitated and is grimacing in the presence of no external stimuli. He also repeats what you say and is beginning to mimic your movements. You diagnose him with which of the following?  

The client, Mr. Harris, a 26-year-old man, is in the emergency room with his girlfriend who states, “I don’t know what is happening. He has been up for 10 days. Ted painted the garage and the utility room. He started to rewire the living room and has built some shelves for the kitchen. He never slept much but this is ridiculous. He wants to go on one of those reality shows and be the carpenter guy. But Ted is no carpenter or any other kind of “fix it” kind of person. He is an accountant not a handy man! He has all his savings in those carry-alls around his waist. I am scared! What is happening?” The client states, “I am going to be like the guys with their home shows. I’ve got it all written down here. . . Let me read it to you! . . I’ve never been so enthusiastic or full of energy. . . Still can’t sleep, been up for three days, but not tired.” He springs up and paces the room talking obsessively. After a drug screen with no evidence of substances use, you tentatively diagnose of what?  

Penny, 23, indicates that she has suffered from these symptoms at least seven times in the past three years when she has what she calls her, episodes. “When I get this way I am depressed every day and all day. There is nothing I enjoy at all, even stuff I always have fun doing. I lose weight, because there is nothing that I want to eat. I just drink water and eat ice, but it is because everything is unappealing. I can’t sleep and wander around the house cleaning things that I know are clean. But during the day, I just can’t get up. I feel so very heavy, like there are weights on my feet. I am so tired and fatigued when these things come on me. I also have such a feeling of worthlessness and guilt, like I am responsible for everything in the world that is wrong. I can’t concentrate or come to conclusions. And although I would never kill myself, I sometimes wonder why I go on when I have these episodes. It seems so pointless.” Penny meets criteria for what?  

Mary, a person with depression indicates that her life is devoid of pleasure and positive emotion. She states, “I just don’t enjoy anything anymore. I always had a wonderful time when Todd and I went on vacations to interesting places. We went to Amsterdam last month and it was so colorless and drab. I loved being out in nature, riding my bike and surfing. I loved my home and just sitting in the kitchen watching the birds from my kitchen table gave me such pleasure. Reading a good novel or watching an excellent play were all sources of such fun for me. But now I find no delight in anything. The pleasure has just been sucked out of my life.” Mary is describing what?  

Which of the following diagnoses are correct for Bipolar II Disorder?  

In 1959 at age18, Karl was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia when he was as junior undergraduate engineering major at Auburn University. He was transferred to Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa for treatment. He was administered the antipsychotic that was first introduced in psychiatric facilities in 1954. Karl began to take his medication and responded well enough to treatment that he was eventually able to leave the hospital and go back to his home in Opelika, Alabama. The medication he was given was which of the following?