HERZING UNIVERSITY-MINNEAPOLIS MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
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Which are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that
apply)
a) Hallucinations
b) Delusions
c) ambivalence
d) avolition
e) anhedonia - CORRECT ANSWERS-c) ambivalence -unsure / indifferent
feelings
d) avolition- lack of motivation
e) anhedonia - lack of feeling pleasure
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically hallucinations and delusions,
are thought to be caused by hyperactivity of which neurotransmitter?
a) Dopamine
b) Acetylcholine
c) Norepinephrine
d) Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) Dopamine
,A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is having delusions that the client is being
plotted against by the government. This would be documented as which type of
delusion?
a) nihilistic
b) somatic
c) grandiose
d) persecutory - CORRECT ANSWERS-d) persecutory
A client has been prescribed clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia. The
client must be taught to monitor which blood component while taking this
drug?
a) white blood cells
b) platelets
c) hemoglobin
d) hematocrit - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) white blood cells
Clozapine = Can cause leukocytosis
When investigating biologic theories related to schizophrenia, which
neuroanatomic findings would be consistent with this disorder?
a) smaller third ventricle
b) larger lateral ventricle
c) larger hippocampus
, d) larger brain volume - CORRECT ANSWERS-b) larger lateral ventricle
A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed antipsychotic medication to a
client with psychosis. The nurse identifies the prescribed medication as a first-
generation antipsychotic. Which drug would the nurse most likely be
administering?
a) Fluphenazine
b) Aripiprazole
c) Clozapine
d) Olanzapine - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) Fluphenazine
is a first generation antipsychotic
Which are key diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia? Select all that apply.
a) Major depression occurring concurrently with active symptoms
b) One or more major areas of social or occupational functioning markedly
below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
d) A direct physiologic effect of a substance or medical condition
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period -
CORRECT ANSWERS-b) One or more major areas of social or occupational
functioning markedly below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS!
Which are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that
apply)
a) Hallucinations
b) Delusions
c) ambivalence
d) avolition
e) anhedonia - CORRECT ANSWERS-c) ambivalence -unsure / indifferent
feelings
d) avolition- lack of motivation
e) anhedonia - lack of feeling pleasure
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically hallucinations and delusions,
are thought to be caused by hyperactivity of which neurotransmitter?
a) Dopamine
b) Acetylcholine
c) Norepinephrine
d) Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) Dopamine
,A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is having delusions that the client is being
plotted against by the government. This would be documented as which type of
delusion?
a) nihilistic
b) somatic
c) grandiose
d) persecutory - CORRECT ANSWERS-d) persecutory
A client has been prescribed clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia. The
client must be taught to monitor which blood component while taking this
drug?
a) white blood cells
b) platelets
c) hemoglobin
d) hematocrit - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) white blood cells
Clozapine = Can cause leukocytosis
When investigating biologic theories related to schizophrenia, which
neuroanatomic findings would be consistent with this disorder?
a) smaller third ventricle
b) larger lateral ventricle
c) larger hippocampus
, d) larger brain volume - CORRECT ANSWERS-b) larger lateral ventricle
A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed antipsychotic medication to a
client with psychosis. The nurse identifies the prescribed medication as a first-
generation antipsychotic. Which drug would the nurse most likely be
administering?
a) Fluphenazine
b) Aripiprazole
c) Clozapine
d) Olanzapine - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) Fluphenazine
is a first generation antipsychotic
Which are key diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia? Select all that apply.
a) Major depression occurring concurrently with active symptoms
b) One or more major areas of social or occupational functioning markedly
below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
d) A direct physiologic effect of a substance or medical condition
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period -
CORRECT ANSWERS-b) One or more major areas of social or occupational
functioning markedly below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period
