A new psychiatric technician says, "Schizophrenia…schizotypal! What's the difference?" The nurse's response should include which information?
a. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is not usually overtly psychotic.
b. In schizotypal personality disorder, the patient remains psychotic much longer.
c. With schizotypal personality disorder, the person can be made aware of misinterpretations of reality.
d. Schizotypal personality disorder causes more frequent and more prolonged hospitalizations than schizophrenia.
ANS: C
The patient with schizotypal personality disorder might have problems thinking, perceiving, and communicating and might have an odd, eccentric appearance; however, they can be made aware of misinterpretations and overtly psychotic symptoms are usually absent. The individual with schizophrenia is more likely to display psychotic symptoms, remain ill for longer periods, and have more frequent and prolonged hospitalizations.
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