A new psychiatric technician says, Schizophreniaschizotypal ...

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A new psychiatric technician says, Schizophreniaschizo typal What's the difference? The nurse's response should include which information?
 
  a. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is not usually overtly psychotic.
  b. In schizotypal personality disorder, the patient remains psychotic much longer.
  c. With schizotypal personality disorder, the person can be made aware of misinterpretations of reality.
  d. Schizotypal personality disorder causes more frequent and more prolonged hospitalizations than schizophrenia.

Question 2

Personality traits most likely to be documented regarding a patient demonstrating characteristics of an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are:
 
  a. affable, generous.
  b. perfectionist, inflexible.
  c. suspicious, holds grudges.
  d. dramatic speech, impulsive.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The patient with schizotypal personality disorder might have problems thinking, perceiving, and communicating and might have an odd, eccentric appearance; however, they can be made aware of misinterpretations and overtly psychotic symptoms are usually absent. The individual with schizophrenia is more likely to display psychotic symptoms, remain ill for longer periods, and have more frequent and prolonged hospitalizations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The individual with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is perfectionist, rigid, preoccupied with rules and procedures, and afraid of making mistakes. The other options refer to behaviors or traits not usually associated with OCPD. See relationship to audience response question.

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