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631 Psychiatry

A 67- year old lady is brought in by her 6 children saying that she has gone senile. Six months after her husband’s death she has become more religious, spiritual and gives lot of money in donation. She is occupied in too many activities and sleeps less. She now believes thatshe has a goal to change the society. She does not like being brought to the hospital and is argumentative on being questioned on her doings. The diagnosis is:

AAcute manic excitement
BDelusion
CSchizophrenia
DDepression
Psychiatry
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636 Psychiatry

An elderly house wife lost her husband who died suddenly of myocardial infarction couple of years ago. They had been staying alone for almost a decade with infrequent visits from her son and grandchildren. About a week after the death she heard the voice clearly talking to her as he would in a routine manner from the next room. She went to check but saw nothing. Subsequently she often heard his voice conversing with her and she would also discuss her daily matters with him. This however, provoked anxiety and sadness of mood when she would remain preoccupied with thoughts about him. She should be treated with:

AClomipramine
BAlprazolam
CElectroconvulsive therapy
DHaloperidol
Psychiatry
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