Schizophrenia Overview and Symptoms
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Which of the following are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • Alogia
  • Hallucinations (correct)
  • Disorganized speech (correct)
  • Flattened affect

What characterizes the acute phase of schizophrenia?

  • Full-blown psychotic symptoms are experienced. (correct)
  • Functioning is greatly improved.
  • Symptoms begin to decrease.
  • Early subtle symptoms are present.

Which of the following best describes negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • Increased social interaction
  • Increase in sensory perception
  • Lack of pleasure or interest (correct)
  • Heightened emotional responses

What is the primary biological factor contributing to schizophrenia?

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Which nursing intervention is important for medication management in patients with schizophrenia?

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Which statement about the prodromal phase of schizophrenia is accurate?

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What is a common cognitive symptom associated with schizophrenia?

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Which of the following strategies is appropriate for therapeutic communication with a patient experiencing delusions?

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What is the primary focus of psychosocial support for individuals with schizophrenia?

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What type of symptoms are characterized by social withdrawal and lack of pleasure in schizophrenia?

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Which phase of schizophrenia involves the emergence of full-blown psychotic symptoms?

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What is a potential side effect of first-generation antipsychotics used in schizophrenia treatment?

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Which biological factor is closely linked to the risk of developing schizophrenia?

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What should be avoided during therapeutic communication with a patient experiencing delusions?

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Which of the following is NOT a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?

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How does prenatal infection potentially influence the onset of schizophrenia?

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What is one way in which positive symptoms differ from negative symptoms in schizophrenia?

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During which phase of schizophrenia do symptoms typically begin to decrease?

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of neurotransmitter dysregulation in schizophrenia?

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What is a common misconception about the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Which of the following factors is considered an environmental factor contributing to schizophrenia?

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What is the goal of psychosocial support interventions for individuals with schizophrenia?

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Which strategy is most effective when communicating with patients experiencing delusions?

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What is a potential nursing intervention associated with medication management in schizophrenia?

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Flashcards

Schizophrenia definition

A serious mental illness impacting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, marked by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

Positive symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms that add to normal mental function, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech/behavior.

Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms that subtract from normal behavior, like flattened affect, lack of speech, and social withdrawal.

Prodromal Phase

Early stage of schizophrenia, marked by subtle changes in behavior and social withdrawal.

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Acute Phase

Full-blown psychotic symptoms, hallucinations and delusions, emerge in this phase.

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Biological factors in Schizophrenia

Genetic predisposition, neurotransmitter imbalances (dopamine, glutamate), and structural brain abnormalities (enlarged ventricles).

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Antipsychotic medications

Used to treat schizophrenia, these medications are categorized into first-generation (e.g., haloperidol) and second-generation (e.g., risperidone).

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of therapy used to address cognitive and behavioral aspects of Schizophrenia, often in conjunction with medication.

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Schizophrenia

A chronic mental illness affecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, marked by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and impaired cognition. Affects about 1% of the population.

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Delusions

False beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary.

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Hallucinations

False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there.

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Negative symptoms

Symptoms that subtract from normal behavior, such as flattened affect, decreased speech, lack of motivation, and social withdrawal.

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Antipsychotics

Medications used to treat schizophrenia by reducing psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. First-generation (e.g., haloperidol) and second-generation (e.g., risperidone) exist.

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Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)

Side effects of antipsychotics that affect movement, including tremors, muscle rigidity, and involuntary movements.

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Metabolic Syndrome

A group of risk factors that increases the chances of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, often associated with second-generation antipsychotics.

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What are false beliefs called in Schizophrenia?

Delusions are false beliefs that are held firmly despite evidence to the contrary.

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What are false sensory perceptions called?

Hallucinations are false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there.

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What's the early stage of Schizophrenia called?

The prodromal phase is the early stage of Schizophrenia, marked by subtle changes in behavior and social withdrawal.

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What's the phase with full-blown symptoms?

The acute phase is when full-blown psychotic symptoms, like hallucinations and delusions, emerge.

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What are the symptoms that add to normal behavior?

Positive symptoms are those that add to normal behavior, like delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and bizarre behavior.

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What are the symptoms that subtract from normal behavior?

Negative symptoms are those that subtract from normal behavior, like flattened affect, lack of speech, and social withdrawal.

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What is the goal of medication management for Schizophrenia?

Medication management aims to reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions with antipsychotics.

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How can psychosocial support help people with Schizophrenia?

Psychosocial support provides therapy and social skills training to improve functioning and coping with the illness.

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Study Notes

Schizophrenia Definition and Prevalence

  • Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
  • Characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and cognitive impairment.
  • Affects approximately 1% of the population.

Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Positive Symptoms

  • Delusions: False beliefs.
  • Hallucinations: False sensory perceptions.
  • Disorganized speech: Disconnected or nonsensical speech.
  • Bizarre Behavior: Unusual or atypical behavior.

Negative Symptoms

  • Flattened affect: Reduced emotional expression.
  • Alogia: Reduced speech.
  • Anhedonia: Reduced ability to experience pleasure.
  • Social withdrawal: Isolation from social interaction.

Cognitive Symptoms

  • Impaired attention: Difficulty focusing.
  • Poor memory: Difficulty with memory.
  • Impaired executive function: Problems with planning and decision-making.

Phases of Schizophrenia

  • Prodromal phase: Early symptoms such as social withdrawal.
  • Acute phase: Full-blown psychotic symptoms.
  • Stabilization phase: Symptoms begin to decrease and treatment is active.
  • Maintenance phase: Functioning improves, symptoms are managed, though some may persist.

Etiology (Causes)

  • Biological factors: Strong genetic link, neurotransmitter imbalance (dopamine and glutamate), brain structure abnormalities (enlarged ventricles, reduced gray matter).
  • Environmental factors: Stress, prenatal infections, early life trauma.

Nursing Interventions

  • Medication management: Antipsychotics (first and second-generation), monitoring for side effects (extrapyramidal symptoms and metabolic syndrome).
  • Psychosocial support: Social skills training, CBT, family involvement, medication adherence support.
  • Therapeutic communication: Clear communication, acknowledging feelings without validating false beliefs, structured environment.

Family and Community Support

  • Family education: Information on the illness, medication management, and coping strategies.
  • Community resources: Assertive community treatment (ACT) and psychosocial rehabilitation programs.

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