What causes Schizophrenia or psychotic behaviors?  

What causes schizophrenia or psychotic behaviors?  What is the common age of onset of schizophrenia?  Explain the reason that people with schizophrenia might also have a co-occurring substance disorder.  What are positive and negative symptoms – know the definitions and list 3 examples of positive and 3 examples of negative symptoms for class.

5.  What is the role of the nurse when working with someone with psychosis and schizophrenia?   Is there a difference?   How would you approach this patient?

6.   Describe some of the social issues that a person with schizophrenia might have and what effect does this have on the family?

7.  Explain what part dopamine has on a schizophrenic brain and why is this important to know?

8.  When working with families who have a psychotic member in the family, what are some important teaching points to prevent readmission?