Schizophrenia

What is the age when schizophrenia is diagnosed in male individuals?

• 15-25 years old

• 25-35 years old

• 20-30 years old

• 30-40 years old

Why is it preferred to provide an atypical antipsychotic over a conventional antipsychotic?

• Conventional antipsychotics have less side effects

• It doesn't matter, it is up to the provider

• Atypical antipsychotics treat both positive and negative symptoms

• Atypical antipsychotics are more likely to cause EPS and tardive dyskinesia

Which of the following is not an expected assessment finding when caring for a client with schziophrenia?

• Flat and blunted affect

• Fair to good judgment and insight

• Altered though processes

• Psychomotor retardation with odd behavior

What is important to know when a patient is prescribed a depot injection for medication maintenance?

• It is not ideal to increase dosages

• All antipsychotics can be given as a depot injection

• PO medication can be stopped immediately

• Can take weeks of PO medication before depot injections can be given

What is the priority when caring for a client with schizophrenia?

• Safety

• Medication compliance

• Participation in therapy

• Decreasing anxiety