A patient is brought in from the emergency department after telling the physician that he is a relative of the president of the United States.He says that he should not be detained because he has important business to attend to that involves national security.He is dressed in a bright coat with plaid pants and gets very angry when you try to question him.What is this patient is experiencing?

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The patient is exhibiting symptoms of a manic episode, including grandiosity (claiming to be related to the president and having important national security business), pressured speech (getting angry when questioned), and potentially poor judgment (wearing a flashy outfit). A panic attack would not likely cause such grandiose statements, a hyperactive episode and extrapyramidal effect are not relevant in this case.

A Patient Is Brought in from the Emergency Department After