1-23.Negative Symptoms

question 14

Multiple Choice

1-23.Negative symptoms

• A)are those that are harmful.
• B)are more disturbing to the patient than positive symptoms.
• C)are a common side effect of antipsychotic medications.
• D)are characterized as an absence or deficit of normal behaviors.

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Definitions:

Cation

A positively charged ion, which results from the loss of one or more electrons by an atom.

Positively Charged

Refers to particles or objects that have more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive electric charge.

Ion

An atom or molecule with an electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, important for maintaining proper fluid balance and muscle function.