8 Questions
What is the term 'schizophrenia' literally means?
Split mind
Which of the following is a characteristic of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations and delusions dominating the patient’s thinking
Why is schizophrenia considered a serious disorder?
It results in long psychiatric hospitalizations
What is the primary problem for people with schizophrenia?
Conflict between thoughts and feelings, and reality and society's reality
Why does the suffering of patients with schizophrenia and their families last a lifetime?
Because it is a serious, chronic, psychiatric disorder
Which of the following disorders is NOT mentioned as a cause of psychosis in the text?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
What is an example of a medical condition that can contribute to psychoses, according to the text?
Delirium tremens
At what age is schizophrenia typically initially diagnosed?
20-25 years old
Test your knowledge on schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders with this quiz covering positive and negative symptoms, etiology, effectiveness of antipsychotic medications, and nursing care for clients with schizophrenia.
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