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Schizophrenia NCLEX Questions andAnswers (Latest Update 2024) Verified
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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically
hallucinations and delusions, are thought to be caused by
hyperactivity of which neurotransmitter?
1. Dopamine
2. Norepinephrine
3. Acetylcholine
4. Epinephrine - Correct Answer ✅1. Dopamine
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and
hallucinations, are thought to be caused by dopamine
hyperactivity in the mesolimbic tract at the D2 receptor site
in the striatal area, where memory and emotion are
regulated. Hyperactivity of acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and
epinephrine are not associated with schizophrenia
Which of the following are key diagnostic criteria of
schizophrenia? SATA
,Schizophrenia NCLEX Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2024) Verified
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1. One or more major areas of social or occupational
functioning markedly below previously achieved levels
2. Continuous signs for at least six months
3. Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a
one-month period
4. Major depression occurring concurrently with active
symptoms
5. A direct physiologic effect of a substance or medical
condition - Correct Answer ✅1. One or more major areas of
social or occupational functioning markedly below previously
achieved levels
2. Continuous signs for at least six months
3. Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a
one-month period
Key diagnostic criteria includes continuous signs for at least
six months, one or more major areas of social or occupational
functioning markedly below previously achieved levels, and
delusions present for a significant portion of time during a
one-month period. Other criteria include the absence, or
insignificant duration, of major depressive, manic, or mixed
, Schizophrenia NCLEX Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2024) Verified
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episodes occurring concurrently with active symptoms, and
that the disease is not a direct physiologic effect of a
substance or medical condition
After teaching a group of nursing students about
neurotransmitters associated with schizophrenia, the nursing
instructor determines that the education was successful when
the students verify which of the following as playing a role in
the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. Glutamate
2. Serotonin
3. Dopamine
4. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) - Correct Answer ✅3.
Dopamine
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically
hallucinations and delusions, are thought to be related to
dopamine hyperactivity. Studies are revealing that
schizophrenia does not result from the dysregulation of a
single neurotransmitter or biogenic amine, such as
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