Cognition

Question 0

prevents the ability to make proper judgement of a situation by not taking the time to think through the consequences

Answer 0

impulsivity

Question 1

the ability to think, learn, reason, perceive, & remember; guides ability to function

Answer 1

cognition

Question 2

the process of forming conclusions using evidence

Answer 2

reasoning

Question 3

what might we be protected from if glucose & lipids are WNL

Answer 3

dementia

Question 4

which 2 CAM may improve memory & mental function

Answer 4

ginko biloba

ginseng

Question 5

which 3 CAM can enhance brain function & protective properties

Answer 5

folic acid
B12
B6

Question 6

what condition is anticholinesterace inhibitors used for

Answer 6

dementia

Question 7

condition - affects the way the brain receives & interprets information which impacts the ability to perceive, think, organize thoughts, r/t other people, & function

Answer 7

schizophrenia

Question 8

which condition interferes w/ communication, performance of simple tasks, managing basic needs, & interpreting reality

Answer 8

schizophrenia

Question 9

what does the brain look like in a pt with schizophrenia

Answer 9

enlarged ventricles (smaller brain)

Question 10

which neurotransmitter is mainly associated w/ schizophrenia

Answer 10

⬆️ dopamine

Question 11

what kind of symptoms do schizophrenics have that are added that the general population does not have

Answer 11

positive symptoms

Question 12

what are some examples of positive symptoms in schizophrenia

Answer 12

disorganized thoughts, delusions, poor concentration, impaired judgement & insight

Question 13

motor abnormality - usually motionless but can be purposeless movements

Answer 13

catatonia

Question 14

which condt is catatonia seen with

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schizohprenia

Question 15

strange gestures/bodily distortions

Answer 15

posturing

Question 16

patterns of actions w/o an object - sweeping, rocking no baby

Answer 16

ritualistic/stereotypical behaviors

Question 17

senseless copying of another’s actions

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echopraxia

Question 18

which condition is echopraxia seen with

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schizophrenia

Question 19

what are symptoms that schizophrenics are lacking that the rest of the population has

Answer 19

negative symptoms

Question 20

difficulty forming relationships, haveing a removed distant stance

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autistic

Question 21

what is the typical affect of a schizophrenic pt

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flat

Question 22

sparseness/poverty of speech

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alogia

Question 23

lack of motivation, unable to initiate tasks such as ADLs

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avolitional

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difficulty making decisions

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ambivalence

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indifferent, “who cares”

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apathy

Question 26

what are the 3 phases of schizophrenia

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pro-dromal
acute schizophrenia
long-term/maintainence

Question 27

when is the onset of schizophrenia

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late teens/early adulthood

Question 28

what is the period before the first psychotic phase in schizophrenia

Answer 28

pro-dromal phase

Question 29

how long before the onset of psychotic symptoms does the pro-dromal phase begin

Answer 29

1 month - 1 year

Question 30

what are some s/s of the pro-dromal phase

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dysfunction of thinking
misinterpreting environment
symbolic meaning
withdrawn behavior
preoccupation in political/religious ideas

Question 31

what condition has the following symptoms - dysfunction of thinking, misinterpreting environment, symbolic meaning, withdrawn behavior, preoccupation in political/religious ideas

Answer 31

schizophrenia - pro-dromal phase

Question 32

which phase of schizophrenia does the pt experience psychosis

Answer 32

acute schizophrenia

Question 33

which phase of schizophrenia requires hospitalization

Answer 33

acute

Question 34

what is the final phase of schizophrenia

Answer 34

chronic/maintainence