CNA Practice Test
Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1549 of 1700

Schizophrenia is usually diagnosed at what age?

  1. In early childhood, before the child starts school
  2. In middle age, after about age 50
  3. From the late teens to the early thirties
  4. After age 70, along with memory loss
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Correct answer: From the late teens to the early thirties

The usual age at diagnosis is the late teens to early thirties. It affects mood, motivation, and daily function.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026