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Haya94

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An association between Parkinson's disease and combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been established. This disorder may develop years after TBI as a result of damage to the ___________________ ______/_______________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse is administering risperidone (Risperdal) to a client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder.
 
  Which of the following client symptoms would most likely decrease because of the therapeutic effect of this medication? (Select all that apply.) 1. Somatic delusions
  2. Social isolation
  3. Gustatory hallucinations
  4. Flat affect
  5. Clang associations


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mmpiza

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

basal ganglia
Rationale: Neurocognitive disorders, such as Parkinson's disease are related to TBI.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5
Rationale: The nurse should expect that risperidone would be effective treatment for the positive symptoms of somatic delusions, gustatory hallucinations, and clang associations. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that has been effective in the treatment of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia and in maintenance therapy to prevent exacerbation of schizophrenic symptoms.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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