Chapter 12: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (Objectives)

Question 1

differentiate among the schizophrenia spectrum disorders

Question 2

discuss at least three of the neurobiological findings indicating that schizophrenia is a brain disorder

Question 3

differentiate the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia in terms of treatment and effect on quality of life

Question 4

discuss how to deal with common reactions the nurse may experience in working with a patient with schizophrenia

Question 5

create a nursing care plan incorporating evidence-based interventions for symptoms of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, cognitive disorganization, anosognosia, and impaired self care

Question 6

demonstrate or role play interventions for a patient who is experiencing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking

Question 7

discuss pharmacotherapy in the treatment of schizophrenia

Question 8

identify the role of both short and long acting injectable antipsychotic medications

Question 9

compare and contrast therapeutic responses from first and second generation antipsychotics

Question 10

identify antipsychotics side effects including metabolic syndrome, extrapyramidal side effects, anticholinergic responses, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and severe neutropenia

Question 11

describe how antipsychotics side effects can be managed or reduced

Question 12

identify psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy and support groups for individuals and families with schizophrenia