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Schizophrenia

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In any given year   show
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show 46.4%  
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In 2002, 100 Billion Dollars was spent on   show
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Images of the aggressive, sadistic “schizophrenic” are widespread in the media   show
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Facts of Schizophrenia   show
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Schizophrenia is a group of chronic, disabling psychiatric disorders that affects brain functioning and behavior and are characterized by:   show
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Estimated 50% of schizophrenia patients are substance abusers   show
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Suicide and Schizophrenia   show
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show Positive or “hard” symptoms Negative or “soft” symptoms  
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Positive symptoms   show
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show False ideas or beliefs accepted as real by the patient  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Hallucinations   show
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Disorganized speech   show
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show Words that rhyme, used illogically  
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show Meaningless repetition of words or phrases  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Word Salad:   show
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show Sudden interruption in train of thought  
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show Belief that thoughts can control other events and people  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: (Hard or Positive Symptoms - persivaration:   show
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: (Hard or Positive Symptoms - Ideas of reference:   show
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show Jumps rapidly from one topic to another  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: (Hard or Positive Symptoms - Echopraxia:   show
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show Holding contradictory beliefs about something  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia (Soft or Negative Symptoms)Flat affect:   show
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show Lack of will, ambition or drive  
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show withdraw with society and public activity  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia (Soft or Negative Symptoms)Apathy:   show
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show Feeling no joy or pleasure from life, activities or relationships  
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show Tendency to speak very little or to convey little substance of meaning (poverty of content)  
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show For significant portion of time since onset level of functioning in one or more major areas is markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset of disorder - work, Interpersonal relationships, Self-care  
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show Must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A May include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. During prodromal/residual period only signs may be negative symptoms or by two or more symptoms listed  
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show Schizoaffective disorder and depressive/bipolar disorder with psychotic features has been ruled out.  
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show Physiological disturbances are not attributable to drug use or another medical condition  
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia: DSM-V Criterion F:   show
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show Hallucinations, Delusional Thought May have a consistent theme May believe someone is reading their thoughts Persecutory or Grandiose delusions Suspicious Possible excessive religiosity delusional religious focus Possible hostile and aggressive be  
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Sub-types of Delusional Disorders Erotomanic type   show
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Sub-types of Delusional Disorders Catatonic   show
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show mixed schizophrenic symptoms along with disturbances of thought, affect, and behavior. No single theme  
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Sub-types of Delusional Disorders Jealous type   show
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show Delusion of some type of general medical condition ( I have no heart… I have a worm in my brain…)  
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Sub-types of Delusional Disorders Grandiose type   show
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Disease Onset and Progression Premorbid Phase   show
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show May last a year or so Shows clear decline from previous level of functioning Loss of interest in work, school, activities Neglected hygiene and appearance possible Psychosis, delusions, hallucinations begin to emerge  
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show Commonly triggered by stressful event and patient has acute psycotic symptoms. Functional deficits worsen and prognosis worsens with each acute episode  
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Disease Onset and Progression Residual Phase   show
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show Those who experience gradual onset of disease (about 50%) tend to have poorer immediate and long term outcomes than those with sudden/acute onset)  
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Schizophrenia onset   show
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show symptoms of schizophrenia are experienced for less than the 6 months required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia  
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show one psychotic symptoms lasting 1 day to 1 month may or may not have an identifiable stressor, such as childbirth  
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Shared psychotic disorder (folie à deux)   show
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Schizoaffective disorder:   show
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show Identical Twins have 50% risk of developing if one gets Fraternal twins 15% Child with one parent with disease: 15% Child with both parents with disease: 35%  
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Neuroanatomic theories   show
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Neurochemical theories   show
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Possible Physical Factors   show
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show Waves of schizophrena have occurred a generation after influenza epidemics  
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Primary treatment involves antipsychotic (neuroleptic) medication conventional antipsychotics   show
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show diminish positive symptoms lessen the negative signs Social withdrawal Anhedonia  
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Conventional Antipsychotics   show
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show Clozapine (Clozaril) Risperidone (Risperdal) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Quetiapine (Seroquel) Ziprasidone (Geodon) Paliperidone (Invega) Aripiprazole (Abilify)  
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Extrapyramidal Side Effects Reversible - Dystonic Reactions:   show
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show Shuffling gait, mask-like face, stiffness, cogwheeling, drooling, akinesia  
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show Restless movements, pacing, inability to remain still (uncomfortable)  
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Antipsychotic Medications - irreversible - Tardive Dyskinesia   show
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show moving legs and arms uncontrollably  
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show seizure activity  
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Antipsychotic Medications - irreversible Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome   show
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show Fatal side effect, failure of blood to produce WBC  
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show Fluphenazine (Prolixin) in decanoate and enanthate preparations Haloperidol (Haldol) in decanoate  
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Group therapies   show
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show Using environmental supports to improve functioning at home (signs, calendars, hygiene supplies, and pill containers)  
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show Computer based cognitive trainging with groups sessions  
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show Support groups (see NAMI website!)  
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show Previous history with schizophrenia Previous suicidal ideation Current support system Client’s perception of current situation  
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Application of the Nursing Process: Assessment   show
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Application of the Nursing Process: Assessment   show
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show Risk for other-directed violence Risk for suicide Disturbed thought processes Disturbed sensory perception Disturbed personal identity Impaired verbal communication  
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Common nursing diagnoses for negative symptoms and functional abilities include:   show
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Outcome identification Expected outcomes for the acute, psychotic phase; the client will:   show
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show Participate in the prescribed regiment (including medication and follow-up appointments) Maintain adequate routines for sleeping and food and fluid intake Be independent in self-care activities Communicate effectively with others in the community to me  
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show Safe environment with minimal stimulation If patient expresses homicidal or suicidal thoughts, institute the proper precautions  
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show Establish trust and rapport. Accepting, consistent approach Don’t touch patient without first telling him exactly what you are going to do.  
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show Avoid being confrontational, arguing or Reinforcing delusion Present and maintain reality through simple statements, “I see no evidence of that” (presenting reality) or “It doesn’t seem that way to me” (casting doubt)  
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show Speak in clear unambiguous language Convey a sense of hope for possible improvement  
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Provide reality based activities and explanations   show
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show Tell him you don’t hear the voices, but you know they’re real to him Avoid confrontation or arguing about the hallucinations  
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Protecting the client who has socially inappropriate behaviors   show
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Client and family teaching   show
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show 20% to 30% of clients experience dementia, resulting in a steady, deteriorating decline in health 20% to 30% experience a reduction in positive symptoms, somewhat like a remission 40% to 60% remain mostly unchanged  
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Community-Based Care   show
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Mental Health Promotion   show
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Self-Awareness Issues   show
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show Focus on client’s strengths and time OUT of the hospital, not just on symptoms and need for acute care  
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show Negative symptoms.  
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Which finding depicts negative symptoms of schizophrenia?   show
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Which nursing problem has priority?   show
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What is the reason that Prolixin is prescribed for this client?   show
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show Maintain long-term medication compliance.  
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Which client behavior validates the need for involuntary hospitalization?   show
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If a client who has voluntarily chosen to be hospitalized should want to leave the hospital, which assessment would be most important in deciding to release the client against medical advice (AMA)?   show
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