Psychosis

Question 1

Jonathon continues to voice delusional ideation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use to reduce his focus on delusional thinking?

Answer 1

Focusing on feelings suggested by the delusion.

Question 2

Jonathon has been prescribed Risperidone, 2 mg BD. The nurse would assess neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) if the client had what?

Answer 2

Temperature reading of 38 degrees

Question 3

Jonathon presents to the emergency department with a broken leg. He comments to the nurse, “God told me he would protect me from harm, but the devil broke my leg anyway”. This statement would be included in a mental status examination in which of the following categories?

Answer 3

Thought Content

Question 4

Jonathon is observed muttering to himself and is hyper-vigilant. Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this?

Answer 4

Disturbed sensory perception.

Question 5

What is Schizophrenia?

Answer 5

A group of disorders characterised by abnormal social behaviour and disturbances in mood, thought process, behaviour and effect.

Question 6

Explain the diagnostic criteria for Schizophrenia?

Answer 6

A diagnosis of schizophrenia requires a person to have experienced at least 6 months of a mixture of positive and negative symptoms

Question 7

What are Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia?

Answer 7

Positive Symptoms are added. For example
*Delusions

*Thought disorder

*Hallucinations

Question 8

What are Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia?

Answer 8

Negative symptoms are things that are taken away from the person. For example decreased emotions, loss of interest and lack of inertia.

Question 9

What is the primary goal of antipsychotic drug?

Answer 9

To control the positive symptoms of schizophrenia