NURS 6501
Knowledge Check: Module 6
Student Response
This Knowledge Check reviews the topics in Module 6 and is formative in nature. It is
worth 20 points where each question is worth 1 point. You are required to sub
...
NURS 6501
Knowledge Check: Module 6
Student Response
This Knowledge Check reviews the topics in Module 6 and is formative in nature. It is
worth 20 points where each question is worth 1 point. You are required to submit a
sufficient response of at least 2-4 sentences in length for each question.
Scenario 1: Schizophrenia
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 thin, anxious disheveled male who,
during conversations, stops talking, cocks his head and appears to be listening to
something. There is poor eye contact and conversation is rambling.
Based on the observed behaviors and information from girlfriend, the APRN believes
the student has schizophrenia.
Question 1 of 4:
Describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia and relate those symptoms to the
case study patient.
Question 2 of 4:
Explain the genetics of schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 4:
The APRN reviews recent literature and reads that neurotransmitters are involved in the
development of schizophrenia.
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