Question

question 66
1 pts
a young male patient is reported to be more withdrawn from his peers than usual and has dropped out of college and quit his job within the last 5 months. the parent is concerned that the patient may have schizophrenia because a maternal uncle has the disease. what will the provider do next?
ask about the patients speech and thinking patterns
consider treatment with antipsychotic medications
reassure that classic symptoms of schizophrenia are not present
refer the patient for inpatient psychiatric treatment

Explanation:

To diagnose schizophrenia, key symptoms like disordered speech (e.g., tangentiality, incoherence) and abnormal thinking patterns (e.g., delusions, disorganized thoughts) are crucial. Antipsychotic meds are for confirmed cases. Just withdrawal and job/college drop - out don't rule out or confirm schizophrenia. Inpatient referral is too hasty without full symptom assessment.

Answer:

Ask about the patient's speech and thinking patterns