NURS 241, Exam 1
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1. spectrum Two general factors are gaining acceptance among clinicians about schizophre-
nia. The first is that schizophrenia is probably not a homogeneous disease entity.
The DSM-5 supports this concept by describing schizophrenia as one of the
schizophrenia ____ disorders.
2. F T or F? Two general factors are gaining acceptance among clinicians about schizo-
phrenia. The first is that it is not a homogeneous disease. The second is that there
is only one treatment that cures the disorder.
3. 25 Studies have shown that that people with a severe mental illness like schizophrenia
have, on average, a life span that is ____ (#) years shorter than the general
population.
4. suicide About 20 to 40 percent of people with schizophrenia attempt ____, and current
evidence suggests that about 5% die this way.
5. psychosis A severe mental condition in which there is disorganization of the personality,
deterioration in social functioning, and loss of contact with or distortion of reality
is known as _____. Hallucinations and delusions may be present.
6. schizophrenia Perhaps no psychological disorder is more crippling than ____.
7. premorbid The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the _____, prodromal, active psychotic and
residual phases. The first phase signs are those that occur before clear evidence
of disease, like distinctive shy or withdrawn personality traits or behaviors.
8. prodromal The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the premorbid, _____, active psychotic and
residual phases. The second phase signs are more clearly manifest with significant
deterioration in function. This phase may be weeks or months but typical is about
2-5 years.
9. active psychotic
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The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the premorbid, prodromal, _____ (two
words) and residual phases. During the third phase, acute episodes occur in
which symptoms are more pronounced than previous phases.
10. residual The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the premorbid, prodromal, active psychotic
and _____ phases. The fourth phase is characterized by periods of remission and
exacerbation.
11. speech DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
A. Two (2) or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time
over the period of one (1) month.
1. Delusions
2. Hallucinations
3. Disorganized _____
4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
5. Negative symptoms
At least one of these must be 1, 2, or 3.
12. functioning DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
B. For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, level of
____ in one or more major areas of work, interpersonal relations or self care is
markedly below the level achieved prior to onset.
13. 6 DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
C. Continuous signs of disturbance persist for at least ____(#) months...
14. bipolar DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
D. Schizoaffective disorder and depressive or ____ disorder with psychotic fea-
tures have been ruled out...
15. medical condi- DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
tion E. The disturbance is NOT attributable to the physiological effects of a substance
or another ____ (two words).
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16. autism DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
F. If there is a history of ____ spectrum disorder or a communication disorder of
childhood onset, the additional diagnosis of schizophrenia is made only if promi-
nent delusions or hallucinations, in addition to the other required symptoms of
schizophrenia, are also present for 1 month.
17. uncertain The cause of schizophrenia is still ____.
18. greater In monozygotic (identical) twins the rate of schizophrenia is 4 to 5 times [ greater
/ less ] than the rate in dizygotic (fraternal) twins and approximately 50 times that
of the general population.
19. amphetamines ____, like Adderall, are drugs which increase the levels of dopamine and induce
symptoms that mimic those of psychosis.
20. antipsychotics Chlorpromazine and haloperidol, are first-generation ____ which lower the levels
of dopamine in the brain by blocking dopamine receptors, thus reducing psy-
chotic symptoms.
21. venlafaxine (Ef- Having minor side effects (e.g. nausea, agitation, HA, and sexual dysfunction),
fexor XR) SSRIs like sertraline (Zoloft) and fluoxetine (Prozac) and SNRIs like ___ (generic
name) are now the preferred first-line treatment for major depressive and dys-
thymic disorders.
22. appetite Buproprion (Wellbutrin) is a unique antidepressant similar in structure to am-
phetamine. Like amphetamine, bupropion has stimulant actions and suppresses
____. Also used for smoking cessation and ADHD.
23. sexual dysfunc- One reason, patients may prefer taking buproprion (Wellbutrin) over other SS-
tion RIs/SNRIs is that buproprion does not cause weight gain or ____ (two words).
24. suicidal Depressed, ____ patients (especially children and young adults) who are taking
SSRIs or SNRIs must be observed closely and assessed frequently. The patient's
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1. spectrum Two general factors are gaining acceptance among clinicians about schizophre-
nia. The first is that schizophrenia is probably not a homogeneous disease entity.
The DSM-5 supports this concept by describing schizophrenia as one of the
schizophrenia ____ disorders.
2. F T or F? Two general factors are gaining acceptance among clinicians about schizo-
phrenia. The first is that it is not a homogeneous disease. The second is that there
is only one treatment that cures the disorder.
3. 25 Studies have shown that that people with a severe mental illness like schizophrenia
have, on average, a life span that is ____ (#) years shorter than the general
population.
4. suicide About 20 to 40 percent of people with schizophrenia attempt ____, and current
evidence suggests that about 5% die this way.
5. psychosis A severe mental condition in which there is disorganization of the personality,
deterioration in social functioning, and loss of contact with or distortion of reality
is known as _____. Hallucinations and delusions may be present.
6. schizophrenia Perhaps no psychological disorder is more crippling than ____.
7. premorbid The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the _____, prodromal, active psychotic and
residual phases. The first phase signs are those that occur before clear evidence
of disease, like distinctive shy or withdrawn personality traits or behaviors.
8. prodromal The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the premorbid, _____, active psychotic and
residual phases. The second phase signs are more clearly manifest with significant
deterioration in function. This phase may be weeks or months but typical is about
2-5 years.
9. active psychotic
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The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the premorbid, prodromal, _____ (two
words) and residual phases. During the third phase, acute episodes occur in
which symptoms are more pronounced than previous phases.
10. residual The 4 phases of schizophrenia include the premorbid, prodromal, active psychotic
and _____ phases. The fourth phase is characterized by periods of remission and
exacerbation.
11. speech DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
A. Two (2) or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time
over the period of one (1) month.
1. Delusions
2. Hallucinations
3. Disorganized _____
4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
5. Negative symptoms
At least one of these must be 1, 2, or 3.
12. functioning DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
B. For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, level of
____ in one or more major areas of work, interpersonal relations or self care is
markedly below the level achieved prior to onset.
13. 6 DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
C. Continuous signs of disturbance persist for at least ____(#) months...
14. bipolar DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
D. Schizoaffective disorder and depressive or ____ disorder with psychotic fea-
tures have been ruled out...
15. medical condi- DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
tion E. The disturbance is NOT attributable to the physiological effects of a substance
or another ____ (two words).
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16. autism DSM-V Schizophrenia criteria.
F. If there is a history of ____ spectrum disorder or a communication disorder of
childhood onset, the additional diagnosis of schizophrenia is made only if promi-
nent delusions or hallucinations, in addition to the other required symptoms of
schizophrenia, are also present for 1 month.
17. uncertain The cause of schizophrenia is still ____.
18. greater In monozygotic (identical) twins the rate of schizophrenia is 4 to 5 times [ greater
/ less ] than the rate in dizygotic (fraternal) twins and approximately 50 times that
of the general population.
19. amphetamines ____, like Adderall, are drugs which increase the levels of dopamine and induce
symptoms that mimic those of psychosis.
20. antipsychotics Chlorpromazine and haloperidol, are first-generation ____ which lower the levels
of dopamine in the brain by blocking dopamine receptors, thus reducing psy-
chotic symptoms.
21. venlafaxine (Ef- Having minor side effects (e.g. nausea, agitation, HA, and sexual dysfunction),
fexor XR) SSRIs like sertraline (Zoloft) and fluoxetine (Prozac) and SNRIs like ___ (generic
name) are now the preferred first-line treatment for major depressive and dys-
thymic disorders.
22. appetite Buproprion (Wellbutrin) is a unique antidepressant similar in structure to am-
phetamine. Like amphetamine, bupropion has stimulant actions and suppresses
____. Also used for smoking cessation and ADHD.
23. sexual dysfunc- One reason, patients may prefer taking buproprion (Wellbutrin) over other SS-
tion RIs/SNRIs is that buproprion does not cause weight gain or ____ (two words).
24. suicidal Depressed, ____ patients (especially children and young adults) who are taking
SSRIs or SNRIs must be observed closely and assessed frequently. The patient's
