DSM IV 2 Flashcards
Substance Use Disorders
person is having a problem with problematic, excessive use
dependence or abuse
Substance Induced Disorders
problems that come about from using substances
Substance Dependence
impaired control and continued use despite adverse consequences
3 symptoms over a 12 month period
Tension Reduction Hypothesis
1950s
mixed reviews
people drink to reduce tension, unpleasant stress
Substance Abuse
pattern of using a substance that results in problems
1 or more symptoms within a 12 month period
Substance Intoxication
effects of immediate consumption of substance
Substance Withdrawal
when you’ve stopped or cut down on substance
Effects of alcohol are identical to…
Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics
identical intoxication and withdrawal
alcohol intoxication
slurred speech, lack of incordination, stupor or coma, impaired memory and concentration
alcohol withdrawal
sympathetic branch of autonomic nervous system may become hyperactive psychomotor agitation seizures can be fatal insomnia nausea and vomiting transient hallucinations or illusions
Amphetamine intoxication
similar to cocaine intoxication
makes you UP
euphoria, hypervigilance, anger, impaired judgment
psychomotor agitation, tachycardia, nausea or vomiting, muscular weakness, perspiration or chills, respiratory problems, weight loss, confusion, seizures, coma
PUPILLARY DILATION
Amphetamine WIthdrawal
OPPOSITE of intoxication
dysphoria, fatigue, unpleasant dreams, increased appetite, psychomotor agitation or retardation
Caffeine Intoxication
restlessness, flushed face, diuresis (excessive urination), gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, insomnia, rambling speech, agitation, tachycardia
Cannabis Intoxication
impaired motor coordination, sensation of slowed time, euphoria, anxiety, increased appetite, dry mouth, tachycardia
Hallucinogen-Related Disorders
e.g. LSD - cause you to hallucinate
perceptual changes, illusions, hallucinations, depersonalization, paranoid ideation, ideas of reference, impaired judgment, feeling like you’re losing your mind
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder
After consuming hallucinogens, you can have flashbacks for months or even years
Inhalant-Related Disorders
belligerence, assaultiveness, impaired judgment
dizzy, slurred speech, problems with reflects, muscle weakness
Nicotine Withdrawal
within 24 hours of ending or reducing use
dysphoria, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, problems with concentration, restlessness, slowed heart rate, increased appetite, weight gain
Nicotine dependence
one of hardest drugs to quit
15-20% success rate considered good program
many people make multiple attempts before success
Zyban (antidepressant)
Nicotinue patch
Opioid-Related Disorders
e.g. heroin, Codein
initial period of euphoria followed by apathy, dysphoria, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and impaired judgment
PUPILLARY CONSTRICTION
Opioid Withdrawal
flu-like symptoms - nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, diarrhea, fever, insomnia, dysphoric mood
PUPILLARY DILATION
PCP-Related Disorders
belligerence, assaultiveness, impulsivity, unpredictability, impaired judgment
Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytics-related disorders
symptoms identical to alcohol intoxication and alcohol withdrawal
Schizophrenia
2 or more symptoms present more often than not during 1 month period
must have had signs of disturbance for at least 6 months
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Delusions - always about beliefs
Hallucinations - perceive something that’s not there
Disorganized Speech
Grossly Disorganized or Catatonic behavior
Negative symptoms (flat affect, poverty of speech, avolition)
if delusions are bizarre or if hallucinations involve running commentary or two or more voices are conversing with each other, only one symptoms required
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
one or more delusions or frequent auditory hallucinations
NO disorganized speech, catatonic behavior, flat or inappropriate affect
Schizophrenia, Disorganized Type
disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect
Schizophrenia, Catatonic Type
at least two of following: motoric immobility, excessive and purposeless motor activity, negativism or mutism, peculiarities of voluntary movement, echolalia
Schizophrenia, Undifferentiated Type
does not meet criteria for any subtype, but meets overall criteria
Schizophrenia, Residual Type
absence of prominent delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and disorganized/catatonic behavior, but there is continuing evidence of Schizophrenia, such as negative symptoms or a weakened form of at least two characteristic symptoms (e.g. odd behavior)
MRIs on individuals with Schizophrenia
enlarged lateral and third ventricles (fluid-filled spaces; no brain tissue)
smaller cerebral cortex
smaller thalamus (filter for sensory input)
PET scans on individuals with Schizophrenia
decreased frontal love activity
frontal lobe abnormalities have been associated predominantly with the negative symptoms of Schizophrenia (e.g. flat affect, avolition, amotivation)
age of onset for Schizophrenia
typically late teens to early 20s
median age of onset is in early to mid 20s for men and late 20s for women
onset of Schizophrenia
may be abrupt or gradual
most cases involve prodromal phase - characterized by deterioration in overall functioning before symptoms
Remission of Schizophrenia
full remission rather uncommon
Schizophrenia and SES
more common among lower SES
male: female ratio for Schizophrenia
about equal
prognosis of Schizophrenia
prognosis is best with good prior functioning, late onset, abrupt onset, concomitant Mood Disorder, presence of a stressor
_____ type has best prognosis
Paranoid Type
Prevalence rate of Schizophrenia
1%
First degree relatives of Schizophrenia concordance rate
10%
Identical twins concordance rate (Schizophrenia)
50%
Concordance rate of Schizophrenia when both parents have the disorder
about 45%
Relatives of people with Schizophrenia also have increased risk of developing ______
other Schizophrenia spectrum disorders, including Schizotypal and Paranoid Personality Disorder, and other nonaffective psychotic disorders (e.g. Delusional Disorder)
Treatment of Schizophrenia - medications
antipsychotics
traditionals - e.g. Thorazine (Chlorpromazine), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Haldol (haloperidol)
These people have confusion, flight of ideas, and hallucinations
atypical/novel antipsychotics - Clozaril (Clozapine), Risperdal (Risperidone), Zyprexa (Olanzapine), Seroquel (quantiapine)
Can rude zebras see crocodiles running on aQuatics
Many end with “azine” “apine”’
Non-medication treatment of Schizophrenia
skills training - particularly social skills
family treatment that focuses on reducing expressed emotion (e.g. criticism, hostility, and emotional over-involvement)
Schizophreniform DIsorder
identical to Schizophrenia except in terms of duration of symptoms
made when between 1 months and 6 months
Schizoaffective Disorder
period of illness in which you have a mood disorder as well as symptoms of schizophrenia
must have period where you have psychotic symptoms of at least 2 weeks WITHOUT mood symptoms
Delusional Disorders
involve non-bizarre delusions that last at least 1 month
apart from delusion, person relatively unimpaired and not obviously odd
Delusional Disorder, Erotomanic Type
believe a person of higher status in love with you (e.g. president)
Delusional Disorder, Grandiose Type
delusions of inflated self-worth, power, knowledge, or special relationship to a deity or famous person
Delusional Disorder, Jealous Type
person believes sexual partner is being unfaithful
Delusional Disorder, Persecutory TYpe
person believes he/she (or someone close to him/her) is being persecuted or ill-treated
Delusional Disorder, Somatic Type
delusions of having a physical defect or medical problem
Onset of delusional disorder
middle to late adulthood