Nursing Care for Persons with Cognitive Disorders
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Nursing Care for Persons with Cognitive Disorders

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What is a symptom associated with disorganized thinking in psychotic disorders?

  • Catatonia
  • Incoherent speech (correct)
  • Hallucinations
  • Memory loss

    • Which type of disorder is characterized by the belief that someone or something is attempting to harm the individual?

  • Delirium
  • Dementia
  • Delusional disorder (correct)
  • Schizophrenia

    • Which category of disorders includes Dementia, Delirium, and Amnestic Disorders?

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Neurocognitive disorders (correct)
  • Psychotic disorders

    • What is a common feature of psychotic disorders according to the text?

    <p>Hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common negative symptom seen in psychotic disorders?

    <p>Catatonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an experience with apparent hallucinations in psychotic disorders?

    <p>Delusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

    <p>Hallucination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

    <p>Flat affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the course of schizophrenia, what phase involves clear deterioration in functioning prior to the active phase?

    <p>Prodromal phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that substance abuse can lead to schizophrenia?

    <p>Substance Abuse Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of the brain is mentioned in the Neurobiological theory as being involved in schizophrenia?

    <p>Prefrontal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of schizophrenia involves the presence of psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions?

    <p>Acute phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major nursing diagnosis commonly associated with schizophrenia?

    <p>Social isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some maladaptive behaviors that may be observed in adolescence with schizophrenia?

    <p>Hallucinations and illusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is characterized by a sense of restlessness and an intense need to move?

    <p>Akinesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medication is associated with the recovery process in adulthood according to Roy's theory?

    <p>Psychotropic medication and psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does akinesia manifest as a symptom of antipsychotic medications?

    <p>'Freezing' in one or more muscle groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Tardive dyskinesia among major side effects of antipsychotic medications?

    <p>Involuntary and abnormal movements of muscles in the face and jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

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