WorksheetsSchizophrenia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
Patient describes fear of leaving his apartment as well as the desire to get put and meet others , it is called
ambivalence
anhedonia
alogia
avoidance
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
The following patient behaviors documented in chart would validate the nursing diagnosis for Risk of violence.
patient 's description of being endowed with superpowers
frequent angry outburst noted toward peers and staff
refusal to eat cafeteria food
refusal to join in group activities
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
A patient tells the nurse that psychotropic medicines are dangerous and refuses to take them. The intervention the nurse use first will be
Ask the client about any previous problems with psychotropic medications
Ask the client if an injection is preferable.
Insist that the client take medication as prescribed
Withhold the medication until client is less suspicious.
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
