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darbym82

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A schizophrenic client is exhibiting emotional withdrawal and poor eye contact. The mental health nurse knows that these symptoms are suggestive of which neurotransmitter imbalance?
 
  A) Decreased serotonin
  B) Increased histamine
  C) Increased GABA
  D) Decreased dopamine

Question 2

The nurse working with a client who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia would include which of the following in the client's teaching?
 
  A) Schizophrenia is an illness that involves neurotransmitters, most particularly the dopamine system.
  B) Schizophrenia is caused by pathology in the cerebellum, and there are medications that are helpful in this area.
  C) Schizophrenia has been found to be nonresponsive to medications, and we will work mostly on helping you with daily activities.
  D) Schizophrenia is curable if the correct medication and dosages are achieved.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Negative symptoms are thought to be due to cerebral atrophy, an inadequate amount of dopamine, or other organic functions in the brain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Schizophrenia has been shown to be an illness in which the dopamine system is affected. Neither it is caused by pathology in the cerebellum nor is it curable. It is responsive to medications.



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