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A 42-Year-Old Woman Is Admitted to the Hospital with Suicidal

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A 42-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with suicidal thoughts. Since last month, the patient has become increasingly depressed. Her concentration on her work as an accountant has decreased. She has decreased appetite and difficulty sleeping. She has been absent from her work over the last week and refused to leave her house. The patient has no medical or psychiatric history. The evaluation shows a weight loss of 5 kg over the past period. Mental status examination shows a depressed mood. She feels guilty for all the evil found in the world and heard voices in her head telling her that she is the worst person in the world. Which of the following is the most suitable diagnosis for this patient?


A) Bipolar disorder with psychotic features
B) Delusional disorder
C) Major depressive disorder with psychotic features
D) Schizoaffective disorder
E) Schizophrenia
F) Schizophreniform disorder

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