Case David is a 19-year-old, Hispanic, mechanical engineering…

Question Answered step-by-step Case David is a 19-year-old, Hispanic, mechanical engineering… Case David is a 19-year-old, Hispanic, mechanical engineering student attending university in the Atlanta area. Since beginning his second year of school, he has been having trouble sleeping and has become more withdrawn. His parents recently contacted his adviser because David had been calling his mother over a dozen times a day. Her concern was that he made little sense when he spoke to her and was becoming verbally abusive when she asked him to get some help. She states that he is convinced that his roommate has been putting something into his food and is practicing “black magic” on him. She mentioned that David had had been hospitalized previously because of “stress” and a “breakdown”. David’s grades have suffered this term and his professors report that he does not go to class and if he does, he sits in the back and appears to be talking to himself. The adviser has asked David to come into their office today to discuss the matter. David appeared haggard, unkempt, and had apparently not showered in a while. At first, David seemed defensive but as the adviser reminded him that she had spoken to his parents and was there to assist him, he began to speak freely. He explained that he was not sleeping because he could not trust his roommate. He was convinced that his roommate had placed something in his food that had entered his body and was “nesting” in his brain. He believed this creature was allowing him to see the true nature of his roommate which was evil. David explained that the creature speaks to him and told him he was not safe. David also admitted that he has not been to class because he finds it hard to concentrate. In their summary of the meeting, the adviser explained that on several occasions in the meeting, David would be speaking and despite having the proper cadence, his words did not make sense. When the adviser recommended that he go to the emergency room to see about the “nesting” creature in his brain, David stopped speaking and left her office.  1.What would be the Diagnose  for the case above for their  mental health issue and  what would be the justification for this   diagnosis 2.What would be a  pharmacological treatment approach including the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug(s)  3.what would be  any possible short and long-term side effects of the treatment as well as the necessary referrals. 4. what will will be a good treatment plan and or approach and how will the treatment   alter brain chemistry and influence behavior with this case    Social Science Psychology EDPS 530 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)