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Which statement is true regarding schizophrenia?
 
  1. There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia.
  2. There is not a genetic component to schizophrenia.
  3. Schizophrenia is caused by a brain tumor.
  4. It is caused by underactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.

Question 2

What are the primary goals of pharmacotherapy for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Cure schizophrenia.
  2. Reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain normal social relationships.
  3. Increase delusional symptoms.
  4. Reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to perform self-care.
  5. Reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain employment.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia, because many patients suffering from schizophrenia have family members who have been afflicted with the same disorder.
Rationale 2: There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia.
Rationale 3: Brain tumors can also cause bizarre, psychosis-like symptoms.
Rationale 4: One theory is that schizophrenia is caused by overactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.

Global Rationale: There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia, since many patients suffering from schizophrenia have family members who have been afflicted with the same disorder. There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia. Brain tumors can also cause bizarre, psychotic-like symptoms. One theory is that schizophrenia is caused by overactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy does not cure schizophrenia.
Rationale 2: The primary goal of pharmacotherapy for schizophrenic patients is to reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain normal social relationships, including self-care and keeping a job.
Rationale 3: Medications will decrease delusional symptoms.
Rationale 4: The primary goal of pharmacotherapy for schizophrenic patients is to reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain normal social relationships, including self-care and keeping a job.
Rationale 5: The primary goal of pharmacotherapy for schizophrenic patients is to reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain normal social relationships, including self-care and keeping a job.

Global Rationale: The primary goal of pharmacotherapy for schizophrenic patients is to reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain normal social relationships, including self-care and keeping a job. Pharmacotherapy does not cure schizophrenia. Medications will decrease delusional symptoms.




Hungry!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


jordangronback

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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