Schizophrenia

The following are considered the positives signs of schizophrenia

• delusions, anhedonia, ambivalence

• hallucination, illusions, ambivalence

• delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking

• disordered thinking, anhedonia, illusions

The family of a patient with schizophrenia asks the nurse about the difference between conventional and atypical antipsychotic. The nurse's answer is based on the following.

• atypical antipsychotic are newer medications but act in the same way as conventional antipsychotics

• conventional antipyschotics are dopamine antagonists ; atypical antipsychotics inhibit the reuptake of serotonin

• conventional antipsychotics have serious side effects ; atypical antipsychotic have virtually no side effect

• atypical antipsychotics are dopamine and serotonin antagonist ; conventional antipsychotics are only dopamine antagonists

Nurse is evaluating care of a patient with schizophrenia, the nurse should keep this point in mind.

• Frequent reassessment is needed and is based on the patient’s response to treatment

• The family does not need to be included in the care because the patient is an adult

• The patient is too ill to learn about his illness.

• Relapse is not an issue for a patient with schizophrenia

Mr.A has a diagnosis of schizophrenia with negative symptoms. In planning care for the patient, nurse would anticipate a problem with

• auditory hallucinations

• bizarre behaviors

• ideas of reference

• motivation for activities

The family of a schizophrenic client asks the nurse if there is a genetic cause of this disorder. To answer the family, which fact would the nurse cite?

• Conclusive evidence indicates a specific gene transmits the disorder

• Incidence of this disorder is variable in all families

• There is a little evidence that genes play a role in transmission

• Genetic factors can increase the vulnerability for this disorder

The statement is correct about a 25-year-old female patient with newly diagnosed schizophrenia.

• Age of onset is typical for schizophrenia.

• Age of onset is later than usual for schizophrenia

• Age of onset is earlier than usual for schizophrenia

• Age of onset follows no predictable pattern in schizophrenia

This factor is associated with increased risk for schizophrenia.

• Alcoholism

• Adolescent pregnancy

• Overcrowded schools

• Poverty