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HESI Case Study Evolve Elsevier:
Schizophrenia Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which type of hallucination is most common in schizophrenia?
- Visual
- Olfactory
- Tactile
✔✔B. Auditory
Which positive symptom is characteristic of schizophrenia?
- Lack of motivation
- Flat affect
- Social withdrawal
✔✔B. Delusions
Which negative symptom is common in schizophrenia?
- Hallucinations 1 / 4
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- Disorganized speech
- Paranoia
✔✔C. Anhedonia
Which medication class is the primary treatment for schizophrenia?
- Benzodiazepines
- Antidepressants
- Mood stabilizers
✔✔B. Antipsychotics
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most associated with schizophrenia?
- Low serotonin
- Low norepinephrine
- High acetylcholine
✔✔B. High dopamine activity
Which symptom suggests disorganized schizophrenia?
- Catatonia 2 / 4
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- Persecutory delusions
- Social withdrawal
✔✔C. Incoherent speech
What is the nurse’s priority when a client with schizophrenia reports command hallucinations?
- Distract the client
- Encourage group activity
- Offer PRN medication
✔✔B. Assess safety risk
Which type of delusion involves believing one is being watched or followed?
- Grandiose
- Somatic
- Nihilistic
✔✔B. Persecutory
Which nursing intervention is most helpful for a client experiencing hallucinations?
- Agree with the hallucination 3 / 4
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✔✔B. Present reality calmly
- Confront the client
- Ignore the hallucination
Which extrapyramidal side effect causes restlessness and inability to sit still?
- Dystonia
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Bradykinesia
✔✔C. Akathisia
Which side effect is a medical emergency in antipsychotic use?
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Weight gain
✔✔B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Which finding is considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
- Flat affect
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