Schizophrenia Explained: Positive vs. Negative Symptoms & Pharmacology

Описание: In this video, we cover Schizophrenia, a complex mental health disorder that requires specific nursing skills for effective management. We will break down the diagnostic criteria, the difference between positive and negative symptoms, and the critical nursing interventions needed to keep patients safe.

We also discuss the pharmacology used to treat Schizophrenia (antipsychotics) and the side effects every nurse must watch out for, such as Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS).

📋 Timestamps: (Adjust to match your video) 0:00 - Introduction to Schizophrenia 1:45 - Pathophysiology & Etiology 3:30 - Positive Symptoms (Hallucinations, Delusions) 5:15 - Negative Symptoms (Apathy, Anhedonia, Flat Affect) 7:00 - Phases of Schizophrenia (Prodromal, Active, Residual) 8:45 - Nursing Interventions & Communication 11:00 - Pharmacology: Typical vs. Atypical Antipsychotics 13:30 - Managing Side Effects (EPS, Tardive Dyskinesia) 15:00 - Family Education & Discharge Planning

Key Concepts Covered:

Differentiating between hallucinations and delusions.

Therapeutic communication techniques for paranoid patients.

Monitoring for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).

The importance of medication adherence.

About the Channel: I am Simon, a Registered Nurse (RN). On this channel, I share educational content to help nurses and students master clinical skills and medical theory, with a focus on practical application in the Kenyan and global context.

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