An old male college student presents with his roommate as he has been unable to sleep for five days as he has been up trying to plan a way to hack into the local news station so he can tell everyone his cure for AIDS. He has a past medical history of depression and Alport syndrome but currently takes no medication. He denies alcohol or drug use. He states that despite only sleeping for 4-5 hours over the last week he feels well rested. During your exam his speech is pressured and fast and he has trouble focusing.

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Explanation:

The best treatment regimen for this patient is ---

Risperidone and valproic acid

It is given that the college student is unable to sleep for five days. He also has a past medical history of depression and Alport syndrome and he does not take any medicine for that. His speech is also pressured and fast and he has trouble in focusing.

Risperidone belongs to a typical antipsychotics, a class of drugs. It is given to treat mental disorders and it helps one to concentrate and make decisions. By taking risperidone, one can think clearly.

Whereas valproic medication is given to ease out the moods of a person, who is suffering form bipolar disorder.

Thus the old male college student should be treated with Risperidone and valproic acid.