Question 1

What is the generic name of the antipsychotic medication Clozaril?

Accepted Answer

The generic name of Clozaril is clozapine.

Question 2

Which of the following implements new technology in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Creating a virtual reality task implements new technology in the treatment of schizophrenia. Implementation of a token economy is not considered new technology.

Question 3

One of the attempts at improving patient compliance in regard to taking antipsychotic medication involves the use of ____________.

Accepted Answer

Injectable medications, also known as long-acting injectables (LAIs), provide a reliable and consistent dose of medication over an extended period of time, typically ranging from two to four weeks or even longer. This can improve patient compliance as they do not need to worry about taking daily medication and may help to reduce symptoms and prevent relapse. Skin patches, liquids, and pills all require daily administration and do not provide the same level of reliability and consistency as LAIs.

Question 4

What is the generic name of the antipsychotic medication Thorazine?

Accepted Answer

Cholpromazine is the generic name for Thorazine.

Question 5

A token economy is an incentive system in which hospitalized patients with schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

In a token economy, patients with schizophrenia can earn "tokens" for appropriate behavior and also lose "tokens" for disruptive behavior. This system is designed to encourage positive and socially acceptable behavior and discourage negative and disruptive behavior.

Question 6

There are cross-cultural differences in the treatment of schizophrenia. For example, a schizophrenic patient in China would probably receive treatments including in addition to antipsychotic medication.

Accepted Answer

Burning candles and joss sticks are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and cultural practices for treating various illnesses, including mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.

Question 7

Social skills training programs for schizophrenic patients have been

Accepted Answer

Social skills training programs have shown some success while the program is in effect, but the benefits seem to decline after the program has ended. However, they have not been entirely successful in improving the long-term social functioning of schizophrenic patients. The success of the program is not necessarily dependent on medication.

Question 8

An experimental technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation has been used in some schizophrenic patients to try to

Accepted Answer

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been used to target and potentially reduce auditory hallucinations in schizophrenic patients.

Question 9

In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

Accepted Answer

The reduction in routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was due to both the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications and court rulings limiting involuntary hospitalization. The medications helped patients manage symptoms and live more independently, and court rulings ensured that involuntary hospitalization was only used when necessary for the safety of the patient or others.

Question 10

In the 1970s, researchers set up a treatment system called a token economy in a mental health center. This type of "milieu" treatment for schizophrenic patients focused on

Accepted Answer

The token economy was a type of milieu treatment that focused on improving socialization and self-care skills in schizophrenic patients. Patients were rewarded with tokens for exhibiting desired behaviors and could exchange these tokens for privileges or items. This system was designed to reinforce positive behaviors and create a more structured and predictable environment for patients. Language and speech, educational studies, and spiritual/religious development were not the main focuses of this treatment.

Question 11

Research suggests that treatments such as individual social skills training and family interventions

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that treatments such as individual social skills training and family interventions can reduce schizophrenic relapses but do not cure schizophrenia. These treatments are often used in conjunction with medication to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia. They do not interfere with the benefits of medication, but rather enhance the overall treatment approach.

Question 12

Recently, treatment for schizophrenic people has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial clubs for schizophrenic people provide a person-centered approach, focus on getting positive experiences through employment opportunities, and provide friendship and empowerment. Therefore, choice D, which includes all of the above options, is the best answer.

Question 13

Second-generation or atypical antipsychotics may

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Some schizophrenic patients function better in the community in independent living skills programs that teach them all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Independent living skills programs for schizophrenic patients focus on personal management and social skills, not on teaching them to help others who are mentally ill.

Question 15

What is the generic name of the antipsychotic medication Risperdal?

Accepted Answer

Risperdal's generic name is risperidone.

Question 16

What is the generic name of the antipsychotic medication Haldol?

Accepted Answer

Haldol is the brand name for haloperidol, so the generic name is haloperidol. Chlorpromazine, clozapine, and risperidone are all different antipsychotic medications with their own generic names.

Question 17

Since the latter half of the 20th century, the policy of deinstitutionalization (time-limited hospital stays for psychotic patients) has resulted in

Accepted Answer

The policy of deinstitutionalization, which began in the latter half of the 20th century, aimed to provide time-limited hospital stays for psychotic patients and transfer them to community-based care. However, this policy resulted in many former patients becoming homeless due to inadequate community support, inability to manage their illnesses, and lack of resources. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 18

The 1970s experiment in which behavioral (or social learning) principles were applied to a traditional inpatient environment in the form of a token economy resulted in

Accepted Answer

The use of a token economy in the 1970s resulted in more patients being able to be discharged. Patients in the token economy program were rewarded with tokens for positive behaviors such as taking medication, participating in therapy, and demonstrating socially appropriate behavior. These tokens could then be exchanged for privileges or tangible rewards such as time in the community or access to leisure activities. By reinforcing positive behaviors, patients were more likely to comply with treatment and demonstrate improved behavior, which ultimately led to earlier discharge from the hospital.

Question 19

A technique that uses wire coils to repeatedly generate magnetic fields that pass through the skull to the brain is called:

Accepted Answer

The technique described is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which uses wire coils to generate magnetic fields that pass through the skull to the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) involve using strong magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain's structure and activity, respectively. Electroconvulsive stimulation (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) uses electrical currents to stimulate the brain and is typically used to treat severe depression or other mental illnesses.

Question 20

Assertive community treatment for schizophrenia utilizes

Accepted Answer

Assertive community treatment for schizophrenia utilizes medication management, psychological treatment, and vocational treatment. This approach aims to provide comprehensive and individualized care to individuals with schizophrenia in the community, with a multidisciplinary team working together to address their needs. Medication management helps manage symptoms and improve functioning, while psychological treatment and vocational treatment help individuals learn coping skills, manage daily tasks, and reintegrate into society.

Quiz 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders