A 24-year-old male presents with a 2-month history of low mood, lack of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness. He reports fatigue, changes in appetite (loss of 10 pounds), and difficulty sleeping. He has withdrawn from his social circle and has been avoiding activities he previously enjoyed. He denies any substance use, though he admits to feeling “down” for as long as he can remember, but it has worsened recently. He denies suicidal ideation, but his family is concerned about his overall well-being. He has no significant medical history.
Questions
- Differential Diagnoses
Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential differential diagnoses? Prioritize these diagnoses based on the patient’s clinical presentation and risk factors. - Diagnostic Workup
What diagnostic tests would you order to differentiate between these diagnoses? Explain the rationale for each test. - Treatment Plan
Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the most likely diagnosis, considering the patient’s age, comorbidities, and potential side effects. - Patient Education
What important information should you provide to the patient and their family regarding the diagnosis treatment and prevention of further episodes?
For peer response answer this:
- What are rates of suicide locally state nation world? And what are the ethnicities?
How do different cultures or religions handle this situation?
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
- All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
