Case Study: Severe Depression.
Case Study: Severe Depression.
Case Study: Severe Depression.
Module 6: Discussion Mike is a 23-year-old white male admitted for severe depression. He has a history of bipolar disorder and is currently taking valproate (Depakote) 500 mg XR daily. His psychiatrist ordered LFT’s to follow the valproate therapy. LFT’s were abnormal: ALT 1178 u/L, AST 746 u/L. the patient was asymptomatic. He denies fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or jaundice. He denies using other medication or alcohol but admits using illicit IV drugs starting about 8 weeks ago and continuing to present. He never had a blood transfusion. Aside from Depakote he is presently taking clonazepam 1 mg prn and fluoxetine (Prozac) 40 mg qd. Other blood work: Direct bili 1 mg/dL, alkphos 188 u/L, anti-HCV negative on hospital day 1, positive on day 3. HCV-RNA PCR positive. Hep A, B, and D markers negative. Patient diagnosis: Acute Hepatitis C. 1. List some clinical manifestations typically seen in Hepatitis C and major treatment strategies.
But some cases of are more severe, with intense symptoms that may include significant appetitie and , problems, and frequent thoughts of death or . Such can be paralyzing. You may isolate yourself and have trouble getting out of bed or leaving the house.
Symptoms of Severe Depression
What are the symptoms of severe depression?
- or excessive sleeping
- Irritability
- Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
- Hopelessness
- Persistent thoughts of something bad happening
- Thoughts of death or or suicide attempts
- In very severe cases, psychotic symptoms (such as or delusions)
- Inability to take care of oneself, such as eating, bathing, or fulfilling family or work responsibilities
