Psych rotation 3 Flashcards
Delusional disorder
otherwise normally functioning person with a belief in something that does not exist but no other sx of schizophrenia
how long do you have to have sx to be diagnosed with delusional disorder
at least 1 month
do you have impaired fx if you have delusional disorder
no impaired functioning
what is a delusion
a fixed belief of an external reality despite evidence to the contrary
what is a non bizarre delusion
false belief that is plausible but highly unlikely
average age of onset for delusional disorder
40 yo
most commonly observed co-occuring condition with delusional disorder
depression
tx for delusional disorder
psychotherapy
atypical antipsychotics
schizoaffective disorder
psychotic disorder featuring sx of BOTH schizophrenia and a major mood disorder (like MDD and bipolar)
when do sx of major mood disorder and schizophrenia occur in schizoaffective disorder
they can occur at the same or separate times
how long do delusions or hallucinations have to occur in schizoaffective disorder
2 weeks or more in the absence of major mood disorder
duration of sx for major mood disorder in schizoaffective disorder
they are present for majority of the total duration of the active and residual portions of the illness
tx for schizoaffective disorder
psychotherapy
atypical antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, SSRIs
schizophrenia
psychotic disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression
how long do sx have to occur to be diagnosed with schizophrenia
at least 6 months
is there impaired functioning in schizophrenia
yes
who is affected more in schizophrenia
men = women
is there a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia
yes - strong genetic predisposition – 50% concordance among monozygotic twins
what other disorder is common is schizophrenia
substance use
nicotine (50%)
alcohol
cannabis
cocaine
better prognosis for schizophrenia
later age of onset
acute onset
positive sx
worse prognosis for schizophrenia
early age of onset
gradual onset
negative sx
positive sx in schizophrenia are thought to be due to
excess dopamine in mesolimbic pathway
negative sx in schizophrenia are thought to be due to
dopamine imbalance (decreased) in mesocortical pathway
what should you check before starting antipsychotic
QT interval - EKG
how long do you have to have sx to be diagnosed with schizophrenia
at least 6 mos
how many sx to be diagnosed w schizophrenia
2 of 5
hallucinations
delusions
disorganized speech
grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
negative sx
at least 1 sx for schizophrenia must be
hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech
what are the most common type of hallucinations in schizophrenia
auditory
examples of positive sx
hallucinations
delusions
disorganized speech
behavior disturbances
examples of negative sx
absence of normal cognition (impairment in attention, working memory, and executive function)
affect flattening
alogia (poverty of speech, latency in response)
avolition (lack of will - poor grooming, anergy, failure of proper responsibility)
anhedonia (lack of interest)
sociality
what might you see on CT scan in someone with schizophrenia
ventricular enlargement
decreased cortical volume
decreased grey matter
what is the most effective med for treatment resistant schizophrenia
clozapine
most effective drug for positive sx
first generation antipsychotics
which type of antipsychotics have increased risk of extrapyramidal sx
first generation antipsychotics
schizophreniform disorder
psychotic disorder involving the sx of schizophrenia for > 1 week but less than 6 months
brief psychotic disorder duration
at least 1 psychotic sx w onset and remission < 1 month
acute dystonia
muscle spasms of the face, neck, tongue, and other muscles
onset of acute dystonia
hours to days
management for acute dystonia
benztropine
diphenhydramine
akathisia
compulsive, repetitive motions
agitation
onset of akathisia
hours to days
management fo akathisia
benzodiazepines and/or beta blockers
parkinsonism
tremor
shuffling gait
drooling
stooped posture
instability
onset of parkinsonism
5-30 days
treatment for parkinsonism
benztropine
diphenhydramine
tardive dyskinesia
lip smacking
worm-like tongue movements
“fly catching”
treatment for tardive dyskinesia
D.C med and switch to atypicals (Clozapine preferred - suppresses tardive dyskinesia)
Vitamine E can prevent further deterioration
Valbenazine and Deutetrabenazine may help
when is NMS suspected
when any 2 of the 4 cardinal features 1) mental status change, 2) rigidity, 3) fever, 4) dysautonomia appear in the setting of antipsychotic use of dopamine w/d