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Im a nursing student and I was given an assignment...The question states->

What are some of the differential diagnosis that may cause psychotic symptoms?

Neurological conditions:

Metabolic conditions:

Autoimmune Disorders:

Infections:

Nutritional Disorders:

SUbstance abuse:

Medications:

Toxins:

Others:

I'm not sure as of what she is expecting us to write. Confused... I appreciate the help.

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Ask your professor to explain the assignment more fully. If you are having a problem understanding what she is asking, I'm sure others in your class are having the same problem.

Best wishes with your assignment.

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Ask your professor to explain the assignment more fully. If you are having a problem understanding what she is asking, I'm sure others in your class are having the same problem.

Best wishes with your assignment.

What she said........we can give our opinions till the cows come home, but if we guess (out of context) incorrectly, you will be the one to pay the price.

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im a nursing student and i was given an assignment...the question states->

what are some of the differential diagnosis that may cause psychotic symptoms?

as a rule, i resist answering homework questions - but, today is your lucky day! now, i suspect that you will need to look up each and every one of these - and if you do you will be ahead of the fray on this issue. this list is not comprehensive - just off the top of my head - so - look up the specifics and go forth and be a great nurse!

neurological conditions: cva/a-v malformation/organic brain disease/tumors-lesions/mass effect/acute and chronic ich/concussion-trauma/alzheimers/parkinsons/autism/hydrocephelus/increased icp/seizure disorder

metabolic conditions: dka/hyperammonemia/hyponatremia/hypernatremia/hypoglycemia/

hyperkalemia/hypokalemia/hypocalcemia/hyperthermia/hypothermia/pernicious anemia/atch/cortisol and adrenal disorders/

parathyroid disease

autoimmune disorders: sle/ms/thyroid disease/cortisol diseases

infections: prions/bacterial disease/viral disease/syphilsis/sepsis/uti/uri/pneumonia/aids/hepatic infections/worms

nutritional disorders: korsakoff/pku/wernicke/pernicious anemia/dehydration/malnutrition

substance abuse: etoh/drug abuse/withdrawals :smackingf:

medications: just about any of them can - :bugeyes:

toxins: organophosphates/heavy metals/spiders-snakes-exotic venoms/inhalants/mushrooms/various chemicals tntc/prions

others: icu admissions/post-partum period/ptsd/schizo disorders/any number of variations on psychiatric disorders.

i'm not sure as of what she is expecting us to write. confused... i appreciate the help.

good luck - i sure did remember a bunch - i cannot guarantee any, but they look right and some could go under more than one root cause. the key here - is not just the answer, but to learn how to incorporate recognitions/clinical outcome potentials of these conditions into your clinical experiences.

practice safe!!

;)

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I don't often offer answers that are not backed up with research.. You shouldn't give answers that are not backed up by research. So definitely research any of the answers that you receive here and have the references on hand for your professor...Else you will surely fail

What are some of the differential diagnosis that may cause psychotic symptoms?

Neurological conditions:

Google

Cognitive difficulties with Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis can cause strange psychosis type results in the absense of physical disability

Metabolic conditions:

Bipolar disorder can be considered a metabolic syndrome because of the imbalance of Lithium

google it

Autoimmune Disorders:

Multiple sclerosis also works for this one because it is considered an autoimmune disorder

Infections:

Encephalopathy caused by sepsis

Good luck

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