NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 15 SCHIZOPHRENIA- ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS - INTER

1. Which symptom is categorized under the perceptual domain of schizophrenia?. Disorganized speech. Hallucinations. Social withdrawal. Flat affect.

2. What is the priority intervention for an aggressive patient experiencing hallucinations?. Reorient to reality. Provide group therapy. Ensure safety. Administer food.

3. Which term describes repeating another persons words?. Echolalia. Neologism. Word salad. Clang association.

4. A patient holding a fixed posture for hours is demonstrating: Echopraxia. Waxy flexibility. Akathisia. Dystonia.

5. Which intervention is appropriate for paranoia?. Arguing with delusions. Whispering nearby. Providing sealed food. Avoiding communication.

6. Typical antipsychotics primarily affect which neurotransmitter?. Serotonin. Dopamine. GABA. Acetylcholine.

7. Which symptom is targeted by atypical antipsychotics?. Positive symptoms. Negative symptoms. Pain. Fever.

8. Which is a high-risk side effect of high-potency antipsychotics?. Sedation. Hypotension. EPS. Weight gain.

9. Which EPS involves severe muscle spasms?. Akathisia. Tardive dyskinesia. Dystonia. Parkinsonism.

10. Which condition is life-threatening and related to antipsychotics?. EPS. NMS. OCD. ADHD.

11. A key sign of NMS is: Hypothermia. High fever. Bradycardia. Hypotension.

12. First action in suspected NMS: Give fluids. Stop medication. Call family. Feed patient.

13. Which is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?. Hallucination. Delusion. Avolition. Agitation.

14. Which nursing action supports communication?. Long lectures. Clear, simple instructions. Ignoring patient. Arguing.

15. Which medication is Haloperidol?. Atypical. Typical. SSRI. Benzodiazepine.

16. Which side effect requires ECG monitoring?. Dry mouth. QT prolongation. Constipation. Insomnia.

17. Which is NOT appropriate for paranoia care?. Honesty. Neutral tone. Arguing. Clear communication.

18. Which EPS involves restlessness?. Akathisia. Dystonia. Mutism. Alogia.

19. Which symptom includes invented words?. Neologism. Echolalia. Alogia. Mutism.

20. Which intervention reduces stimulation?. Bright lights. Loud music. Quiet environment. Group therapy.