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The set of numbers  for which is known as a Pythagorean triple. One of the methods for finding Pythagorean triplets is attributed to:

One difference between Schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia is:

A 67 year old woman comes to the clinic because she is having difficulty “controlling her movements”. The patient explains that her symptoms have become worse with emotional stress and fatigue. Her past medical history is notable for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, and schizophrenia. During the exam the PMHNP notices that she exhibits facial grimacing, smacking of the lips, and twisting movements of her fingers. The patient feels self conscious going to the store because she feels others stare at her. She lives alone and feels isolated. She denies having any delusions or hallucinations. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way is known as

You are assessing the functional status of an elderly patient. What key components should you include in your assessment? Select the best choice.

On the Geriatric Depression Scale, what score is needed to indicate depression?

________ is a state of being conscious of what is going on, whereas ________ is a physiological state of being engaged with the environment.  

What neurological soft signs can be seen during the MSE in an adult with schizophrenia?

Consider the multifactorial etiology for schizophrenia. Alterations in chemical signal transmission are thought to be responsible for symptoms in schizophrenia. Select the best answer below identifying  which brain chemicals are involved in this process:

Tommy is having a hard time in his classes.  He is sure that he is failing math and he isn’t sure how he will turn in his English term paper on time and it is worth half his grade.  Instead of working on his paper, Tommy has decided to go out to a party with his friends tonight.  How would you classify Tommy’s behavior?