Chapter 53 - Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
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Bleuler's 4 A's of schizophrenia include the following EXCEPT* A. Autism B. Looseness of association C. Apathy D. Flattened affect E. Ambivalence
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C. Apathy (p. 1543)
2
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Schneider's first rank symptoms of active schizophrenia include the following EXCEPT A. Confusion B. Auditory hallucination C. Perceptual delusion D. Disturbances of thinking
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A. Confusion (p. 1546)
3
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Does not conform entirely to the conventional subtypes of schizophrenia A. Undifferentiated/mixed B. Simple C. Catatonic D. Disorganized/hebephrenic E. Paranoid
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A. Undifferentiated/mixed (p. 1546)
4
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Poverty of psychomotor activity is the dominant feature in this subtype of schizophrenia A. Undifferentiated/mixed B. Simple C. Catatonic D. Disorganized/hebephrenic E. Paranoid
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B. Simple (p. 1546)
5
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This type of schizophrenia was the one most characterized by the retention of a posture or flexibilitas cerea A. Undifferentiated/mixed B. Simple C. Catatonic D. Disorganized/hebephrenic E. Paranoid
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C. Catatonic (p. 1547)
6
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This type of schizophrenia occurs at an earlier age and there is frequent hallucinations and delusions A. Undifferentiated/mixed B. Simple C. Catatonic D. Disorganized/hebephrenic E. Paranoid
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D. Disorganized/hebephrenic (p. 1547)
7
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Mean age of onset in this type of schizophrenia is in the early forties and the central feature is the preoccupation with one or more delusions related to a single or to a limited ensemble of themes A. Undifferentiated/mixed B. Simple C. Catatonic D. Disorganized/hebephrenic E. Paranoid
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E. Paranoid (p. 1547)
8
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Neurotransmitter that is implicated in schizophrenia due to the response of psychotic symptoms to phenothiazine and related meds* A. Acetylcholine B. Dopamine C. Serotonin D. Norepinephrine
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B. Dopamine (p. 1550)
9
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This pathway is implicated in the negative symptoms of schizophrenia* A. Mesolimbic B. Mesocortical C. Nigrostriatal D. Tuberoinfundibular
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B. Mesocortical (p. 1550)
10
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This pathway is implicated in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia A. Mesolimbic B. Mesocortical C. Nigrostriatal D. Tuberoinfundibular
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A. Mesolimbic (p. 1550)
11
Q
Subtype of schizophrenia wherein the patient exhibits motor symptoms in the form of grimacing, stereotyped mannerisms, and other oddities in behavior* A. Undifferentiated/mixed B. Simple C. Catatonic D. Disorganized/hebephrenic E. Paranoid
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D. Disorganized/hebephrenic (p. 1547)
12
Q
A schizophrenic patient develops tremors and rigidity. What class of drug should be avoided?*
A. Anticholinergics
B. Amantadine
C. Dopamine agonists
D. All of the above can be given to the patient
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C. Dopamine agonists (p. 1553)
13
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Most common delusional theme in paranoid disorder A. Erotomaniac B. Grandiose C. Jealous D. Persecutory E. Somatic
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E. Somatic (p. 1555)
14
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Most frequent early symptoms of corticosteroid psychosis A. Depression and insomnia B. Agitation C. Talkativeness D. Clouding of sensorium F. Disorientation
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A. Depression and insomnia (p. 1557)
