NUR180 EXAM 2(3 VERSIONS) HONDROS COLLEGE 2024/2025 NEWEST!!
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What is the primary characteristic of schizophrenia during a
psychotic break? - ANSWER-Losing contact with reality.
What are the common types of hallucinations experienced by
individuals with schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Auditory: Hearing voices.
Visual: Seeing things.
Tactile: Feeling sensations (e.g., bugs crawling).
Olfactory:Smelling.
Gustatory: Tasting things that aren't there.
What is 'word salad' in the context of schizophrenia? – ANSWER-
Disorganized speech where words are jumbled together in a
nonsensical manner.
What is concrete thinking in schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Interpreting
phrases literally rather than abstractly.
(e.g., "hit the road" taken literally).
What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia? – ANSWER-
Maladaptive thoughts and behaviors (delusions, hallucinations,
disorganized speech or catatonic behavior)
,What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSWER-Lack of
adaptive mechanisms (flat affect, apathy, anhedonia—lack of
pleasure).
What is anhedonia? - ANSWER-The lack of pleasure in previously
enjoyable activities.
What is apathy? - ANSWER-lack of interest
What is alogia? - ANSWER-relative absence of speech
What is avolition? - ANSWER-lack of motivation
Describe the prodromal phase of schizophrenia. - ANSWER-Early
stage where there is withdrawal, lack of energy, and reduced
motivation.
What happens during the acute phase of schizophrenia? – ANSWER-
The individual loses touch with reality and may struggle with basic
daily functions.
What characterizes the residual phase of schizophrenia? – ANSWER-
Return to pre-psychotic state with low energy and functioning
difficulties.
What is the difference between first and second-generation
antipsychotic medications? - ANSWER-First-generation drugs
,typically have more side effects; second-generation drugs are newer
and generally preferred.
What is an example of a first-generation antipsychotic? - ANSWER-
Haloperidol(Haldol)
What serious side effect can occur from first-generation
antipsychotics? - ANSWER-Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
including tardive dyskinesia.
What are extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)? - ANSWER-Abnormal
involuntary movements, such as tongue protrusion and facial tics.
What is tardive dyskinesia? - ANSWER-A type of EPS that involves
persistent, involuntary movements.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)? - ANSWER-A
potentially life-threatening condition characterized by muscle rigidity,
high fever, and tremors.
Which medications are used to reverse EPS and NMS symptoms? -
ANSWER-Benztropine (Cogentin) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is an example of second-generation antipsychotic? - ANSWER-
Aripiprazole ( Abilify)
Olanzapine ( Zyprexa)
Quetiapine ( Seroquel)
, What is the common treatment approach for schizophrenia? -
ANSWER-Medication, with therapy as a secondary treatment.
What class of drugs is typically used for alcohol withdrawal? -
ANSWER-Benzodiazepines ending in -pam.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome? - ANSWER-A condition in infants
caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy, leading to
developmental and physical abnormalities.
What are common withdrawal symptoms from heroin? – ANSWER-
Watery eyes, runny nose, sweating, and tremors.
What are signs of heroin overdose? - ANSWER-Constricted pupils,
drowsiness, euphoria, and respiratory depression.
What medication prevents heroine relapse? - ANSWER-Suboxone
What is the primary symptom of a substance abuse disorder? -
ANSWER-Engaging in maladaptive behaviors, such as theft, job
hopping, and neglect of personal hygiene.
What is one common symptom of domestic violence during
pregnancy? - ANSWER-Lack of proper prenatal care.
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