A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Taken Thiothixene (Navane) 5

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to:

• A) not taking the drug as prescribed.
• B) activation of serotonin receptors.
• C) development of tolerance to the drug.
• D) an expected illness-exacerbation cycle.

Recognize and describe discrimination in the context of operant conditioning.

Understand the role and types of reinforcers in learning processes.

Analyze and interpret the effect of reinforcement schedules on behavior including fixed and variable schedules.

Apply principles of generalization and discrimination to predict and explain learning outcomes.

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Definitions:

Ecology of Eating

The study of how the environment and ecological factors influence eating habits and food choices, including cultural, social, and physical aspects.

Situational Influences

Effects of external environmental factors on an individual's behavior, decisions, or attitudes, emphasizing the role of context.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, representing the minimum amount of energy needed for vital organs to operate.

Serving Size

The standardized amount of food typically consumed in one sitting, used for nutritional labeling and dietary guidelines.