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C. Both of the above 13. A 58-year-old patient with a history of depression is currently taking agomelatine, which has what mechanism of action? A. Binding to melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus B. Binding to 5HT2C receptors C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above C. Serotonin 2A antagonism 14. Which of the following is the most potent property of trazodone? A. Serotonin reuptake inhibition B. Serotonin 2C antagonism C. Serotonin 2A antagonism D. Histamine 1 antago...

Kaplan and Sadock's Chapter 13 & 26 from Study Guide: Schizophrenia and personality disorders|13.1. Which of the following statements about the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia is true? A. Dysregulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission is caused by postsynaptic sensitivity. B. Dopamine release caused by amphetamine challenge is higher during remission. C. Higher amphetamine-provoked dopamine release predicts worsening of psychotic symptoms. D. Overactivity of dopamine in the subcortica...

ECU Psych 4010 Exam 1 Depression Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse Questions with complete Solutions

NR 546 Week 3 Discussion: Schizophrenia 1. Selectone drugtotreatthe diagnosis(es)orsymptoms. 2. Listmedicationclassandmechanismofactionforthechosenmedication. 3. Writetheprescriptioninprescriptionformat. 4. Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication 5. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication. 6. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 month...

PSY 130 SCHIZOPHRENIA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS...

ATI Mental Health Retake #2: Level 3-Corrected 2023 Latest Update 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing delusions. The client states, "I can feel worms crawling through my vein. Which of the following types of delusions should the nurse document the client is experiencing! a. Delusion of reference b. Delusion of persecution c. Somatic delusion. d. Erotomaniac delusion 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client following a d...

NURS. 420 Schizophrenia Exam Questions and Answers 2024 What is schizophrenia characterized as? - Answer-thought disorder - considered syndrome or disease process b/c there are many varieties, symptoms, and presentations schizophrenia - Answer-distorted and bizarre thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, and behavior categories of schizophrenia symptoms - Answer-1. positive (hard)- things that should not be there 2. negative (soft)- things that should be there positive (hard) sympt...

Basic Case Summary Identifying Information Date of initial assessment: 5/5/2024 Client’s Name: Wayne Employment Status: Stay-at-home father (unemployed) School Status: GED Age: 37 Gender: Male Race/ Ethnicity: White Marital Status: Married Reason for Referral/Presenting Concern Wayne has entered counseling at the urging of his family. Wayne’s family says he is suffering from delusions, but Wayne affirms that what he says is true. “Back around 2000, I was dating a girl named M...

ILE X: Schizophrenia Questions With Complete Solutions

AQA Psychology – Schizophrenia Exam Questions and Answers What is schizophrenia? How common is it? -Answer-It is a psychological disorder affecting approximately 1% of people What do people diagnosed with schizophrenia often experience? -Answer-Major disruption to their everyday life Research shows that approximately: - 80% of people with schizophrenia in the UK are unemployed - 20% attempt suicide Schizophrenia has a a condition that causes what? -Answer-Psychosis - where the person...