NRNP 6635 FINAL EXAM - SCHIZOPHRENIA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, a psychological disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized
speech, and/or diminished inappropriate emotional expression. - ANSWER
Schizophrenia
The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are traditionally separated into 2 groups:
positive (delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech or behavior) and negative
(flat affect, avolition, anhedonia, poor attention, and alogia). - ANSWER signs and
symptoms of schizophrenia
a decline in both cognitive and social functioning that often precedes the development
of florid psychosis. - ANSWER Schizophrenia is associated with
The exact etiology of schizophrenia is unknown, although it is thought to be linked to an
increase in dopaminergic activity.
No single etiological factor is responsible for schizophrenia. - ANSWER Etiology of
Schizophrenia
Treatment includes antipsychotics in conjunction with behavioral therapy. - ANSWER
Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic serious mental disorder characterized by loss of contact with
reality and manifested by two main symptoms: hallucinations and delusions. - ANSWER
Schizophrenia definition
Men and women are equally affected, but with a slight difference in the age of
onsetMen: average age of onset = 23 years Women: average age of onset = 26 years -
ANSWER onset of schizophrenia
The disorder manifests when a person with a genetic predisposition is exposed to one
of many environmental stressors.
- genetic predisposition
- environmental stressors - ANSWER Etiological factors of schizophrenia
Environmental stressors are believed to be triggers of schizophrenia rather than true
causes of the disorder.
-Childhood trauma
- Residence in an urban area
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, a psychological disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized
speech, and/or diminished inappropriate emotional expression. - ANSWER
Schizophrenia
The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are traditionally separated into 2 groups:
positive (delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech or behavior) and negative
(flat affect, avolition, anhedonia, poor attention, and alogia). - ANSWER signs and
symptoms of schizophrenia
a decline in both cognitive and social functioning that often precedes the development
of florid psychosis. - ANSWER Schizophrenia is associated with
The exact etiology of schizophrenia is unknown, although it is thought to be linked to an
increase in dopaminergic activity.
No single etiological factor is responsible for schizophrenia. - ANSWER Etiology of
Schizophrenia
Treatment includes antipsychotics in conjunction with behavioral therapy. - ANSWER
Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic serious mental disorder characterized by loss of contact with
reality and manifested by two main symptoms: hallucinations and delusions. - ANSWER
Schizophrenia definition
Men and women are equally affected, but with a slight difference in the age of
onsetMen: average age of onset = 23 years Women: average age of onset = 26 years -
ANSWER onset of schizophrenia
The disorder manifests when a person with a genetic predisposition is exposed to one
of many environmental stressors.
- genetic predisposition
- environmental stressors - ANSWER Etiological factors of schizophrenia
Environmental stressors are believed to be triggers of schizophrenia rather than true
causes of the disorder.
-Childhood trauma
- Residence in an urban area
