MH : Schizophrenia

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in schizophrenia?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

• Affective flattening

• Anhedonia

• Hallucination

• Social withdrawal

Which medication is considered a first-line treatment for schizophrenia?

• Lithium

• Haloperidol

• Fluoxetine

• Diazepam

The priority nursing diagnosis for an acutely psychotic schizophrenic patient is:

• Risk for suicide
  

• Social isolation

• Disturbed thought processes

• Self-care deficit

Affective flattening is best described as:

• Inappropriate emotional responses

• Reduced range of emotional expression

• Excessive emotional expression

• Sudden outbursts of anger

What is the most appropriate environment for an acutely psychotic patient?

• Bright, busy, and social

• Stimulating and crowded

• Calm, structured, and low-stimulation

• Isolated in darkness

Which statement by the patient shows improvement in insight?

• “The nurses are still trying to poison me.”

• “I know now that the voices I heard were not real.”

• “My family is working with the FBI.”

• “I don’t need my medication anymore.”