objective 9 Flashcards
Characterized as disorganized speech, as a flight of ideas
or loosening of associations, thought to reflect
disorganized thinking and occurring as a symptom of
some types of mental illness, as manic disorder or
schizophrenia
thought disorder
is considered the most common and
disabling of the psychotic disorders. Although it is a
psychiatric disorder, it stems from a physiologic
malfunctioning of the brain. This disorder affects all
races and is more prevalent in men than in women. It
is considered a chronic syndrome that typically follows
a deteriorating course over time
schizophrenia
what are the symptoms of schizophrenia?
Delusions, agitation, hostility, aggression, bizarre
dress, emotional withdraw, incoherent speech,
rhythmic gestures
what are the 5 key features are associated with psychotic D/Os?
1.Delusions
2.Hallucinations
3.Disorganized thinking
4.Abnormal motor behaviour
5.Negative symptoms
- Substance abuse disorders
- Nicotine dependence
- Anxiety, depression, and
suicide - Physical health or illness
- Polydipsia
co-morbidity
the client experiences MDD, manic, or
mixed episode along with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
schizoaffective disorder
the client experiences the features of
schizophrenia for more than 1 month, but less than 6 months
schizophreniform disorder
it involves the sudden onset of positive
symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, catatonic ect) that occur for at
least 1 day, but less than 1 month. The individual returns to normal
level of functioning.
brief psychotic disorder
Psychoses caused by a
medical condition (delirium, neurological or metabolic conditions,
hepatic or renal diseases, and many others) as well as by mental
illness such as PTSD or depression, particularly with co-existing
victimization from sexual violence or bullying.
Psychosis or Catatonia Associated With Another Medical
Condition or Another Mental Disorder
characterized by nonbizarre
delusions (i.e., situations that could occur in real life,
such as being followed, being deceived by a spouse, or
having a disease). The person’s ability to function is not
markedly impaired, nor is behaviour otherwise odd or
psychotic
delusional disorder
Psychosis may be induced by substances
such as drugs of abuse, alcohol, medications, or toxins
substance or medication induced psychotic disorder
what are the phases of schizophrenia?
acute
stabilization
maintenance
onset or exacerbation of symptoms
acute
symptoms diminishing
movement toward previous level of functioning
stabilization
at or near baseline functioning
maintenance
