NEW Mental Health Exam 2 Review (multiple choice version Questions with correct answers) Fortis college

NEW Mental Health Exam 2 Review (multiple choice version Questions with correct answers) Fortis college 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 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 Which are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that apply) a) Hallucinations b) Delusions c) ambivalence d) avolition e) anhedonia - 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 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