Diagnosis And Classification Flashcards

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What is schizophrenia?

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A cyclic psychosis disorder containing symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations

Schizophrenia is characterized by a range of symptoms affecting thought processes and social functioning.

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What are the key symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and negative symptoms

Negative symptoms may include poverty of speech and social withdrawal.

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How many people worldwide are estimated to suffer from schizophrenia?

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Approximately 1 in 100 people

This statistic highlights the prevalence of the disorder globally.

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What are the three phases in the development of schizophrenia?

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  • Prodromal phase
  • Active phase
  • Residual phase

Each phase represents different levels of symptoms and functioning.

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What characterizes the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? Phase 1

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Worsening leisure activities and mild symptoms

This phase sets the stage for the development of more severe symptoms.

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What occurs during the active phase of schizophrenia? Phase 2

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A range of strong symptoms may occur, lasting from months to years if untreated

This phase is marked by the most significant symptoms affecting the individual.

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What is the residual phase of schizophrenia? Phase 3

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Most obvious active symptoms subside, but negative symptoms persist

Individuals may struggle to function socially or at work during this phase.

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What is the DSM key symptoms (A) for diagnosing schizophrenia?

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20 or more symptoms during a 1-month period, with at least one being delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech

Diagnosis requires a specific set of symptoms to be present.

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What is required for social/ occupational dysfunction (B) in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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Social or occupational dysfunction for a significant proportion of time since onset

This dysfunction must affect major areas such as work or self-care.

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What does duration (C) specify regarding the of symptoms for schizophrenia?

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Continuous signs of disturbance must persist for 6 months or more, including at least one month of symptoms meeting criterion A

This duration requirement ensures that the symptoms are not transient.

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Who classifies schizophrenia

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DSM

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