Andrew Is Addicted to Cocaine and Takes It Regularly

question 125

Multiple Choice

Andrew is addicted to cocaine and takes it regularly. His drug use is likely to result in:

• A)decreased spine density in the frontal cortex.
• B)reversible changes in the brain.
• C)long-lasting changes in the brain.
• D)increased methylation in the prefrontal cortex.

Knowledge of the importance and characteristics of Schneiderian 1st rank symptoms in Schizophrenia.

Recognize the components and effectiveness of the Assertive Community Treatment model in managing Schizophrenia.

Understand the diagnostic criteria for Schizoaffective Disorder according to DSM-5.

Comprehend the principles of informed consent and decisional capacity in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Filamentous entities located within the nucleus of both animal and plant cells, consisting of protein and a solitary molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), responsible for bearing genetic information.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the combination of sperm and egg cells.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that carry the instructions for making proteins, which in turn direct development, health, and physical characteristics of an organism.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity.