Select the substance that is most neurotransmitters involved in
1 2
commonly abused by adolescents schziophrenia
Select two comorbid factors Cognition of patient's with
4
common in schizophrenic patients schizophrenia
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,1. Select the development B. 24-72 hours
time of symptoms in
neuroleptic malignant If untreated syndrome lasts 10 to 14 days
syndrome. Treat with dantrolene or bromocriptine
A. 12-24 hours
B. 24-72 hours
C. 4-7 days
D.10-14 days
Select the brain region that C. Prefrontal cortex has anatomical abnormalities
shows the greatest hippocampus and amygdala have size decrease
anatomical abnormalities in basal ganglia theoretical due to odd movements
schizophrenic patients. D. per some answers
A. Hippocampus
B. Amygdala
C. Prefrontal cortex
D. Basal ganglia
Select the mental function D. Recent memory
that is most affected in mild
cognitive impairment.
A. General cognition
B. Activities of daily living
C. Geographic orientation
D. Recent memory
Select the time frame for Symptoms are short term lasting at least 1 month but less
symptoms of than 6 months. p. 342
schizophreniform disorder.
A. 2 to 6 weeks
B. 1 to 5 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 1 year
Select two comorbid obesity, DM, substance use disorders, complex partial
factors common in epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, HIV, COPD
schizophrenic patients
, Select the medical rheumatoid arthritis
condition that occurs less
frequently in schizophrenic
patients than in the general
population
Select the percentage of p. 354 Approximately 60% will improve to the extent that
remission that results from they will achieve remission or only mild symptoms
correct antipsychotic drug
therapy of schizophrenic
patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 70
Select the most worsening after each relapse
distinguishing feature in the
course and prognosis of
schizophrenia
Select the two behaviors of p.339 little impulse control, decreased social sensitivity,
schizophrenic patients that impulsive behavior, suicide, violent behavior
occur more frequently than
in the general population.
Select the characteristic Social withdrawal p. 349 typically quiet introverted, no
that is greater in childhood close friends, may have sudden onset of ocd
than adult onset
schizophrenia
a patient's history is essential for the diagnosis of
Select the most reliable
schizophrenia; clinicians cannot diagnose schizophrenia
method to make a diagnosis
simply by results of a mental status examination, which
of schizophrenia
may vary.
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