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What is the origin of the term 'schizophrenia'?
What is the origin of the term 'schizophrenia'?
- Greek word meaning 'split personality' (correct)
- French word meaning 'disconnected reality'
- Latin word meaning 'confused thoughts'
- German word meaning 'split mind'
Which of the following best characterizes the affect in individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following best characterizes the affect in individuals with schizophrenia?
- Elevated and exaggerated emotions
- Shifted and erratic emotions
- Appropriate and well-aligned emotions
- Blunted, inappropriate, or flat emotions (correct)
In schizophrenia, what does 'autism' refer to?
In schizophrenia, what does 'autism' refer to?
- A thought process where the person retreats from reality (correct)
- Experiencing hallucinations related to the self
- Being fixated on a single idea
- Inability to socialize with others
Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with schizophrenia?
At what approximate age range does schizophrenia typically begin for men according to the text?
At what approximate age range does schizophrenia typically begin for men according to the text?
Which component is not part of the '5 A's' that characterize schizophrenia?
Which component is not part of the '5 A's' that characterize schizophrenia?
What should a nurse do if a client becomes agitated?
What should a nurse do if a client becomes agitated?
What should a nurse do if a client exhibits acting out behavior?
What should a nurse do if a client exhibits acting out behavior?
How should a nurse respond to a violent client?
How should a nurse respond to a violent client?
What should family members of clients with schizophrenia be encouraged to do?
What should family members of clients with schizophrenia be encouraged to do?
Why is it important for family members to define basic rules about privacy and living together?
Why is it important for family members to define basic rules about privacy and living together?
What is one key aspect of assisting family members in managing anxiety-producing situations?
What is one key aspect of assisting family members in managing anxiety-producing situations?
What distinguishes schizophreniform disorder from schizophrenia?
What distinguishes schizophreniform disorder from schizophrenia?
Which disorder involves sharing a delusion by two people?
Which disorder involves sharing a delusion by two people?
What is the primary focus of management for schizophrenia?
What is the primary focus of management for schizophrenia?
What is the primary role of a psychiatric unit in managing acute schizophrenia symptoms?
What is the primary role of a psychiatric unit in managing acute schizophrenia symptoms?
Which neurotransmitter do typical antipsychotic agents primarily target?
Which neurotransmitter do typical antipsychotic agents primarily target?
What characterizes Delusional Disorder among the mentioned disorders?
What characterizes Delusional Disorder among the mentioned disorders?