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NUR 233 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
2 UPDATED EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
Three stages of alzheimers - correct answer -1.preclinical-
measurable biologic changes, specific biomarkers; no obvious
symptoms of memory loss or confusion; occurs yrs even decades
before the next stage
2. mild cognitive impairment- mild changes in memory, reasoning,
visual perception; noticeable to person affected, friends, family;
capability of carrying out everyday activities
3. dementia-memory impairment, behavioral symptoms, impaired
ability to function in daily life
Donepezil (Aricept) - correct answer -cholinesterase inhibitor
can be used in any stage of Alzheimers.
Rivastigmine (Exelon) - correct answer -cholinesterase inhibitor
Used on Alzheimer patients
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should always be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side
effects.
must have two or more of the following during a 1 month or more
period to have schizophrenia - correct answer -Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech
Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
Negative symptoms
three phases of schizophrenia - correct answer -1. prodromal -
socially withdrawn/irritable, physical complaints, newfound
religeosity
2. psychotic - perceptual disturbances, delusions, disordered
though process/content
3. residual - occurs between psychotic episodes
Postive signs of schizophrenia - correct answer -Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganization
NUR 233 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
2 UPDATED EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
Three stages of alzheimers - correct answer -1.preclinical-
measurable biologic changes, specific biomarkers; no obvious
symptoms of memory loss or confusion; occurs yrs even decades
before the next stage
2. mild cognitive impairment- mild changes in memory, reasoning,
visual perception; noticeable to person affected, friends, family;
capability of carrying out everyday activities
3. dementia-memory impairment, behavioral symptoms, impaired
ability to function in daily life
Donepezil (Aricept) - correct answer -cholinesterase inhibitor
can be used in any stage of Alzheimers.
Rivastigmine (Exelon) - correct answer -cholinesterase inhibitor
Used on Alzheimer patients
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should always be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side
effects.
must have two or more of the following during a 1 month or more
period to have schizophrenia - correct answer -Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech
Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
Negative symptoms
three phases of schizophrenia - correct answer -1. prodromal -
socially withdrawn/irritable, physical complaints, newfound
religeosity
2. psychotic - perceptual disturbances, delusions, disordered
though process/content
3. residual - occurs between psychotic episodes
Postive signs of schizophrenia - correct answer -Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganization
