NUR 333 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2 views 0 purchase
Course
NUR 333
Institution
NUR 333
What is schizophrenia? psychiatric disorder characterized by a constellation of abnormalities in thinking, emotions and behaviors.
What is the age of onset for males who develop schizophrenia 20 y/o
What is the age of onset for females who develop schizophrenia 30 y/o
What season is associated w...
NUR 333 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is schizophrenia? ✅psychiatric disorder characterized by a constellation of
abnormalities in thinking, emotions and behaviors.
What is the age of onset for males who develop schizophrenia ✅20 y/o
What is the age of onset for females who develop schizophrenia ✅30 y/o
What season is associated w higher rates of schizophrenia? ✅late winter, early spring
What are first gen (typical) antipsychotics treat and do? ✅block the activity of
dopamine receptors and reduce symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
What type of drug can increase the risk of schizophrenia? ✅marijuana
What is the mesolimbic pathway responsible for in the brain? ✅responsible for
emotions and positive symptoms of schizophrenia
What is the mesocortical pathway of the brain responsible for? ✅learning and memory
and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
What is the nigrostriatal pathway of the brain responsible for? ✅motor regulation
What is the tuberinfundibular pathway of the brain responsible for? ✅regulation of
prolactin
What is the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? ✅symptoms are starting to show, but
they are still "baby" symptoms and arent full bloom yet
(think of spring szn)
What behavior is seen in someone who is in the prodromal phase ✅socially withdrawn
and irritable and have bizarre thoughts
What is the acute phase of schizophrenia? ✅symptoms are in full bloom (psychotic
symptoms becomes obvious such as...
Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganized speech
,Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
Negative symptoms
Hospitalization often needed
Positive symptoms during the active phase has to last how long? ✅must have
delusions, hallucinations or disorganized thoughts for at least 1 month
What is the stabilization phase of schizophrenia? ✅symptoms are stabilizing and
diminishing and there is movement toward a previous level of functioning (baseline).
What is the maintenance phase of schizophrenia? ✅symptoms has stabilized and a
new baseline is established. Positive symptoms are usually absent but negative and
cognitive symptoms continue to be a concern
(occurs b/w episodes of psychosis)
What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia? ✅delusions,
hallucinations,
Disorganized speech,
Disorganized or catatonic behavior
What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia? ✅flat affect
Anergia (decrease energy)
Anhedonia
Avolition: (decrease in motivation)
Social withdrawal
Decreased motivation
Decreased speech/thought
Poor grooming
What are the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia? ✅inattention, easily distracted
Impaired memory
Poor problem-solving skills
Poor decision-making skills
Illogical thinking
Impaired judgment
What are affective symptoms of schizophrenia ✅dysphoria (a state of unease or
generalized dissatisfaction w life)
Suicidality,
Hopelessness
What is a persecutory delusion? ✅the person believes they are being tormented,
followed, tricked, spied on, or ridiculed
, What are referential delusion ✅a belief that events or circumstances that have no
connection to you are somehow related to you
Ex. Pt thinks the songs on the radio are chosen to send her a message
Pt thinks the bird sing songs to cheer her up
What is a grandiose delusion? ✅false, fixed belief that you are superior
Ex. Pt believes she is a famous playwright
What is erotomanic delusion? ✅believing that another person wants you romantically
What is nihlistic delusion ✅conviction that a major catastrophe will occur
Ex. Larry gives all his belongings since they wont be of any use when the comet hits
What is somatic delusion ✅believing that the body is changing in unusual ways
Ex. Chris says her heart is dead and rotting away
What is control delusion ✅believing that another person, group of individuals, or
external force controls thoughts, feelings, impulses, or behavior
Ex. Brian covered his apartment walls w aluminum foil to block aliens' efforts to control
his thoughts
What is clang association? ✅meaningless rhyming of words
What is poverty of speech in schizophrenia ✅person's speech is very minimal and
typically must be prompted
What is neologism? ✅inventing word that has no real meaning except for the person
What is echolalia? ✅repeats other's words or phrases
What is word salad? ✅jump from word to word. Bob, car, sleep, foot etc..
What is mutism? ✅inability or refusal to speak
What is loose association? ✅tendency for one though to be unconnected to another
What is catatonia? ✅a behavioral syndrome associated with inability to move normally
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller twishfrancis. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
