David Carter, part 2 (schizophrenia).
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Pre-test
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with
schizophrenia. When developing the plan of care, what is the
priority for developing interventions? -
correct answer ✅Recognition that symptoms vary for each patient.
Pre-test
A 22-year-old male college student presents with an acute onset of
disorganized thinking and auditory hallucinations, and states that
he is Superman. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms most
likely indicate which condition? -
correct answer ✅Schizophrenia.
Pre-test
According to the DSM criteria, which of the following are
characteristics of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)
a. compulsive behavior
b. hallucinations
c. delusions
, David Carter, part 2 (schizophrenia).
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d. disorganized speech
e. disorganized behavior -
correct answer ✅b. hallucinations
c. delusions
d. disorganized speech
e. disorganized behavior.
Pre-test
The patient's parents ask why their child has not been given the
diagnosis of schizophrenia when symptoms point to this diagnosis.
The nurse should explain that continuous signs of the disturbance
must persist for how many months, including at least 1 month of
symptoms, before diagnosis can be made? -
correct answer ✅6.
Pre-test
The patient was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, began
treatment, and has gained 10 pounds in the last month. Which
medication is most likely responsible for the patient's weight gain? -
correct answer ✅olanzapine.
Mental Health. Pre & Post Test vSims
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Pre-test
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with
schizophrenia. When developing the plan of care, what is the
priority for developing interventions? -
correct answer ✅Recognition that symptoms vary for each patient.
Pre-test
A 22-year-old male college student presents with an acute onset of
disorganized thinking and auditory hallucinations, and states that
he is Superman. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms most
likely indicate which condition? -
correct answer ✅Schizophrenia.
Pre-test
According to the DSM criteria, which of the following are
characteristics of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)
a. compulsive behavior
b. hallucinations
c. delusions
, David Carter, part 2 (schizophrenia).
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d. disorganized speech
e. disorganized behavior -
correct answer ✅b. hallucinations
c. delusions
d. disorganized speech
e. disorganized behavior.
Pre-test
The patient's parents ask why their child has not been given the
diagnosis of schizophrenia when symptoms point to this diagnosis.
The nurse should explain that continuous signs of the disturbance
must persist for how many months, including at least 1 month of
symptoms, before diagnosis can be made? -
correct answer ✅6.
Pre-test
The patient was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, began
treatment, and has gained 10 pounds in the last month. Which
medication is most likely responsible for the patient's weight gain? -
correct answer ✅olanzapine.
