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Which of the following speech disturbances in schizophrenia causes a patient to become unable to consider the abstract meaning of a phrase such as a proverb?
Which of the following speech disturbances in schizophrenia causes a patient to become unable to consider the abstract meaning of a phrase such as a proverb?
- Loose associations
- Flight of ideas
- Concrete thinking (correct)
- Clang associations
Which of the following is the most common psychosis?
Which of the following is the most common psychosis?
- Schizophrenia (correct)
- Delusional disorder
- Brief psychotic disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
Which model or theory of schizophrenia is based on the concept of poor family relationships and the child’s failure to accomplish a developmental task?
Which model or theory of schizophrenia is based on the concept of poor family relationships and the child’s failure to accomplish a developmental task?
- Possession theory
- Sociocultural theory
- Stress/disease/trauma model
- Psychological model (correct)
A person with schizophrenia has difficulty identifying and describing their emotions. Which of the following terms describes this type of emotional problem?
A person with schizophrenia has difficulty identifying and describing their emotions. Which of the following terms describes this type of emotional problem?
Which of the following characteristics of schizophrenia is a negative symptom?
Which of the following characteristics of schizophrenia is a negative symptom?
A patient is usually quiet, passive, prefers to be alone, has few friends, and exhibits suspicious or eccentric behaviour. This patient is in which stage of schizophrenia?
A patient is usually quiet, passive, prefers to be alone, has few friends, and exhibits suspicious or eccentric behaviour. This patient is in which stage of schizophrenia?
A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed an antipsychotic medication. The nurse should include what information when educating the patient?
A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed an antipsychotic medication. The nurse should include what information when educating the patient?
Which of the following medications has an increased risk of extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs)?
Which of the following medications has an increased risk of extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs)?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
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