G543 - Psychotic Disorders - Schizophrenia Flashcards

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What are the negative symptoms

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Losing emotional responses
Inability to feel pleasure
Lack of motivation

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What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia

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Delusions
Auditory hallucinations
Disorganised thoughts

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According to the DSM-IV, what two or more of the following do you need to have in order to be diagnosed as schizophrenic?

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Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganised speech or disorganised behaviour
Negative symptoms
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Social occupational dysfunction, at least 6 months duration - no other explanation can be found such as medication or developmental disorders

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According to the ICD-10, what symptoms must you have to be diagnosed as schizophrenic

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Thought echo, thought insertion or withdrawal broadcasting
Delusions of control
Hallucinatory voices
Persistent delusions
Persistent hallucinations
Incoherence or irrelevant speech
Catatonic behaviour
Negative symptoms such as marked apathy
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What does psychosis involve?

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Loss of contact with reality leading to withdrawal from the outside world as the person becomes more confused and disorientated

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