schizophrenia

Question 1

Define schizophrenia

Answer 1

Is defined as a psychosis
characterized by abnormalities
in perception, content of
thought, and thought processes,
and extensive withdrawal of one’s
interest from people and the
outside world.

Question 2

Discuss proposed etiologies for schizophrenia

Answer 2

Genetics
Environmental
Brain Chemistry
Substance Use - teen years (catalyst)

Question 3

Differentiate among the symptoms of schizophrenia
positive
negative
cognitive in terms of
–treatment
–effect on quality of life

Answer 3

positive - symptoms that exist that should not be there ex. ***hallucinations,
-command hallucinations 1:1 (caution for violence)
delusions-validate what you can, do not debate
disorganized behavior, disorganized speech

Question 4

Explain the phases of schizophrenia

Answer 4

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Question 5

Describe the continuum of care for people with schizophrenia

Answer 5

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Question 6

Discuss treatment for schizophrenia

Answer 6

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Question 7

Identify specific antipsychotic medications and the symptoms
for which they are used

Answer 7

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Question 8

Discuss the therapeutic indication, routes of administration,
side effects, potential adverse events, and contraindications

Answer 8

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