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What is the primary challenge for individuals experiencing psychosis?
What is the primary challenge for individuals experiencing psychosis?
- Recognizing what is real and what isn't (correct)
- Memorizing various treatment modalities
- Completing daily tasks independently
- Understanding medical terminologies
Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-5 symptomatic domains of psychosis?
Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-5 symptomatic domains of psychosis?
- Disorganized thoughts/speech
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Mood disturbances (correct)
What biological factor is thought to primarily contribute to positive symptoms of psychosis?
What biological factor is thought to primarily contribute to positive symptoms of psychosis?
- Reduced GABA levels
- Dopamine involvement (correct)
- Glutamate dysregulation
- Low serotonin production
What environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of psychosis?
What environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of psychosis?
Which risk factor correlates with an increased likelihood of developing psychosis?
Which risk factor correlates with an increased likelihood of developing psychosis?
How do enlarged ventricles relate to psychosis?
How do enlarged ventricles relate to psychosis?
What treatment approach focuses on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities for psychotic disorders?
What treatment approach focuses on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities for psychotic disorders?
What can be inferred about the relationship between urban settings and psychosis?
What can be inferred about the relationship between urban settings and psychosis?
What is required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the criteria?
What is required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the criteria?
Which type of psychosis is a direct result of an underlying medical problem?
Which type of psychosis is a direct result of an underlying medical problem?
Which symptoms must be present for at least 6 months for the diagnosis of schizophrenia?
Which symptoms must be present for at least 6 months for the diagnosis of schizophrenia?
What consequence is almost always associated with unresolved psychosis?
What consequence is almost always associated with unresolved psychosis?
What phase of psychosis involves subtle signs and some level of functioning maintained?
What phase of psychosis involves subtle signs and some level of functioning maintained?
Which of the following disorders is NOT classified as a primary psychosis?
Which of the following disorders is NOT classified as a primary psychosis?
What is typically required when someone experiences the acute phase of psychosis?
What is typically required when someone experiences the acute phase of psychosis?
Which of the following is a common long-term consequence related to pharmacological treatment for psychosis?
Which of the following is a common long-term consequence related to pharmacological treatment for psychosis?
What is one key benefit of early intervention in psychosis?
What is one key benefit of early intervention in psychosis?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the medical and psychiatric history assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the medical and psychiatric history assessment?
What is a common type of hallucination experienced by individuals with schizophrenia?
What is a common type of hallucination experienced by individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following describes a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Which of the following describes a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Disorganized thoughts in schizophrenia may present as which of the following?
Disorganized thoughts in schizophrenia may present as which of the following?
Which assessment technique is used to evaluate changes in delusion or hallucination content over time?
Which assessment technique is used to evaluate changes in delusion or hallucination content over time?
What type of assessment addresses the risk of elopement in schizophrenia patients?
What type of assessment addresses the risk of elopement in schizophrenia patients?
Which of the following is a required component of mental status assessment in schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a required component of mental status assessment in schizophrenia?
Which statement is true regarding delusions experienced in schizophrenia?
Which statement is true regarding delusions experienced in schizophrenia?
What is the focus of assessing for command hallucinations?
What is the focus of assessing for command hallucinations?
Which nursing action should be prioritized for a paranoid client presenting with agitation, bizarre behaviors, neologisms, and thought insertion?
Which nursing action should be prioritized for a paranoid client presenting with agitation, bizarre behaviors, neologisms, and thought insertion?
What is the most appropriate response from the nurse when a client with schizoaffective disorder hears voices telling him to leave the hospital?
What is the most appropriate response from the nurse when a client with schizoaffective disorder hears voices telling him to leave the hospital?
Which symptom in a client diagnosed with schizophrenia would predict a less positive prognosis?
Which symptom in a client diagnosed with schizophrenia would predict a less positive prognosis?
When addressing concerns for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia experiencing anhedonia, which nursing priority should be considered?
When addressing concerns for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia experiencing anhedonia, which nursing priority should be considered?
What is a crucial use of side effect screening tools in nursing care?
What is a crucial use of side effect screening tools in nursing care?
How can non-pharmacologic treatment modalities benefit patients with psychotic disorders?
How can non-pharmacologic treatment modalities benefit patients with psychotic disorders?
Which of the following is a potential role of PRN medications in managing side effects?
Which of the following is a potential role of PRN medications in managing side effects?
Which aspect of the nursing process is critical when planning care for patients with psychosis?
Which aspect of the nursing process is critical when planning care for patients with psychosis?
What is prioritized when a client presents with disturbed thought processes?
What is prioritized when a client presents with disturbed thought processes?
Which intervention might help a client manage hallucinations effectively?
Which intervention might help a client manage hallucinations effectively?
What type of therapy is considered appropriate for clients who are stable and have insight?
What type of therapy is considered appropriate for clients who are stable and have insight?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of first-generation antipsychotics?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of first-generation antipsychotics?
How should professionals respond to a client experiencing hallucinations?
How should professionals respond to a client experiencing hallucinations?
Which of the following interventions supports enhancing coping skills?
Which of the following interventions supports enhancing coping skills?
What should be monitored during the administration of antipsychotics?
What should be monitored during the administration of antipsychotics?
Which cognitive technique can be taught to clients experiencing intrusive thoughts?
Which cognitive technique can be taught to clients experiencing intrusive thoughts?
Which intervention is crucial during the recovery phase for individuals with altered thinking?
Which intervention is crucial during the recovery phase for individuals with altered thinking?
What should be assessed when a patient shows signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
What should be assessed when a patient shows signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
Which medication class is typically known to cause extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
Which medication class is typically known to cause extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
What is an objective of psychoeducation for clients with altered thinking?
What is an objective of psychoeducation for clients with altered thinking?
Which therapeutic approach encourages independence through skill modeling?
Which therapeutic approach encourages independence through skill modeling?
What might be a potential outcome of effective vocational therapy?
What might be a potential outcome of effective vocational therapy?
