Exam 2 Flashcards
What are psychotic disorders?
Characterized by unusual thinking, distorted perceptions and odd behaviors
Do hallucinations and delusions indicate the presence of schizophrenia?
No
What is prevalence rate of schizophrenia?
1%
What is delusions of influence?
Beliefs that others control one’s behavior or thoughts
What are persecutory delusions?
most common, belief that someone is harming/attempting to harm the person
What is waxy flexibility?
parts of the body (usually the arms) remain frozen in particular posture when positioned that way by another person
When does early onset schizophrenia occur?
Disorder begins in childhood, adolescence
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
behaviors, emotions, thought processes that are absent in people with schizophrenia
What is avolition?
ability to follow through with plans
What is alogia?
decreased quality or quantity of speech
What is a brief psychotic disorder?
sudden onset of any psychotic symptom, such as delusions, hallucinations, diorangized speech, catatonic behavior
How long does brief psychotic disorder typically last?
1 day to 1 month
What neurotransmitter is associated with schizophrenia?
dopamine
What are the brain abnormalities in those with schizophrenia?
increased ventricles, decreased gray matter
What is synaptic pruning?
eliminates weaker synaptic connections, strengthens already strong ones and occurs at a faster rate for those with schizophrenia
What is the neurodevelopmental model?
combination of genetic, peri and prenatal factors
What is expressed emotion?
level of emotional involvement and critical attitudes in family members of people with schizophrenia
What do antipsychotic drugs do?
they block dopamine receptors and effectively decrease positive symptoms
What are some side effects of antipsychotic drugs?
tardive dyskinesia
What is tardive dyskinesia?
abnormal and involuntary movements of face, mouth, limbs and trunk
What is psychoeducation?
educate patients and family members about schizophrenia to help alleviate stress and identify positive coping skills
What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
noninvasive, provides electrical stimulation to targeted area of cerebral cortex
What is comprehensive integrated care?
Includes personalized medication management, family psychoeducation, individualized resilience focused illness self-management therapy, supported education and employment
What is somatic symptom disorder?
presence of one or more somatic symptoms accompanied by excessive thoughts, feelings or behaviors regarding the symptoms
What is the most common symptom reported for somatic symptom disorder?
pain
What is functional neurological symptom disorder?
neurological symptoms like altered motor or sensory dysfunction
What are some symptoms of functional neurological symptom disorder?
impaired coordination, balance, gait abnormality, inability to speak, choking, difficulty swallowing
What is illness anxiety disorder?
persistent worries and fears about having an illness despite medical reassurance
What is somatic amplification?
tendency to perceive bodily sensations intense, noxious, disturbing
Some people have…
heightened sensitivity to sensory/perceptual, makes them more sensitive to physical symptoms
What is cognitive behavioral treatment?
Includes relaxation training, distracting attention, correcting automatic thoughts
