10-30 L1 Schizophrenia

Question 1

Plasticity

Answer 1

Ability of a system to reversibly change or alter a response to a stimulus

Question 2

Neuroplasticity

Answer 2

New circuits by strengthening or weakening synapses

Question 3

Name the different types of hallucinations (V-GOAT)

Answer 3

• Visual
• Gustatory
• Olfactory
• Auditory
• Tactile

Question 4

psychosis

Answer 4

general term for loss of contact with reality

Question 5

Schizophrenia Dx from DSM V

Criteria A

Answer 5

2 or more of the following each present for a significant portion of time during a one month period (or less if successfully treated).

• Delusions
• Disorganized speech
• Hallucinations
• Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
• Negative symptoms (diminished emotional response)

Question 6

Schizophrenia Dx from DSM V

Criteria C

Answer 6

continuous signs of the disturbance for at least 6 months

Question 7

What is the difference b/t Schizophrenia syndrome and disease?

Answer 7

syndrome (no known cause)
-refers to association of several clinically recognizable features signs symptoms phenomena or characteristics that often occur together

Disease: may be thought of as recognizable signs and symptoms with a known cause.

Question 8

What are the first generation antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenias (TBP)

Answer 8

Thioxanthenes
Butyrophenones
Phenothiazines