Psychosis Flashcards
what is delirium?
an acute, transient disturbance from normal cognitive function
what causes delirium?
an insult to the brain
what are the three hallmarks of delirium?
clouding of consciousness
impaired concentration
hallucinations
when is clouding of consciousness worst in delirium?
at night
what types of hallucinations can be present in delirium?
visual
auditory
what two ways can drug induced psychosis present?
acute symptoms
insidious, chronic symptoms
what can shorten the duration of a drug induced psychosis?
removal of the causative substance
what comorbidities are there with substance use?
schizophrenia
bipolar disorder
what typifies depressive psychosis?
mood congruent content of psychotic symptoms
what delusions are present in a depressive psychosis?
worthlessness
guilt
hypochondriasis
poverty
what is Cotard’s syndrome?
extreme delusions when the patient believes they are dying or have already died
what hallucinations can be present in a depressive psychosis?
accusing, insulting or threatening voices
typically second person
what typifies mania with psychosis?
mood congruent content of psychotic symptoms
what delusions can be present in mania with psychosis?
grandeur
special ability
persecution
religiosity
what hallucinations may be present in mania with psychosis?
second person auditory
