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What neurotransmitters are considered to be part of pathophysiology of symptoms of schizophrenia (Select All That Apply)?

True or False: The older adult often manifests somatic symptoms of anxiety, making it easier to diagnose.

Do older adults underreport, report, or overreport indicators of major depression, such as anhedonia or poor sleep quality?

True or False: Late onset schizophrenia is often more severe in nature than when diagnosed earlier in life.

Which of the following medications would be first line treatment for the aging adult with a new diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder?

The week 3 quiz will cover chapters 5 and 6 of Powers, L., & Smith-East, M. (2020). Handbook of Geropsychiatry for the Advanced Practice Nurse. The quiz is multiple choice with 20 questions total. By completing this quiz you will achieve WLO 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6.

Elevations of the epidermis containing a watery liquid are known as

Edema is established when there is how much of an increase from the ideal body water percentage?

Which medication is a non-addictive opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids or alcohol cravings?

Which stage of sleep remains light, but heart rate and breathing begin to slow and the muscles start to relax?