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This assignment reviews topics in Chapter 15. It is worth 20 points; each question is worth 2 points. You are required to submit a detailed response of at least 2-4 sentences in length for each question. Don't forget to list your references. Scenario A 21-year-old male college student was brought to Student Health Services by his girlfriend who was concerned about changes in her boyfriend's behaviors. The girlfriend says that recently he began hearing voices and believes everyone is out to get him. The student says he is unable to finish school because the voices told him he was not smart enough. The girlfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying. Past medical history noncontributory but family history positive for a first cousin who "had mental problems”. Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during his junior and senior years of high school. He admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses. Physical exam reveals a thin, anxious, disheveled male who, during conversations, stops talking, cocks his head and appears to be listening to something. He has poor eye contact and his conversation is rambling. Based on the observed behaviors and information from girlfriend, the provider believes the student has schizophrenia. 1. Describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia and relate those symptoms to this patient 2. Explain the genetic component of schizophrenia. 3. What roles do neurotransmitters play in the development of schizophrenia?
episodes of unexpected rage and crying. Past medical history noncontributory but family history positive for a first cousin who had mental problems”. Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during his junior and senior years of high school He admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses. Physical exam reveals a thin, I anxious, disheveled male who, during conversations, stops talking, cocks his head and appears to be listening to something. He has poor eye contact and his conversation is rambling. Based on the observed behaviors and information from girlfriend, the provider believes the student has schizophrenia 1. Describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia and relate those symptoms to this patient. 2. Explain the genetic component of schizophrenia. 3. What roles do neurotransmitters play in the development of schizophrenia? 4. Explain what structural abnormalities of the brain are seen in some people with schizophrenia 5. What would a typical treatment plan look like for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia? 6. Compare and contrast side effects of typical vs atypical antipsychotic drugs 7. Describe extrapyramidal side effects 8. When might a patient be considered for long-acting injectable antipsychotic drugs? 9. Describe general nursing interventions for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. 10. Describe six different types of hallucinations