Psychosis Flashcards
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Definition of psychosis
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The presence of hallucinations or delusions Describes symptoms, not a diagnosis in itself
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Hallucinations
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Perception without a stimulus
Can be in any sensory modality
Visual hallucinations are usually organic (caused by problem with brain or eyes)
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Hallucinations in the ‘normal’ population
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Delusions
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Presentation of schizophrenia
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Symptoms of schizophrenia
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Diagnosis of schizophrenia
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Types of schizophrenia
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Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia
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Mesolimbic pathway
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Mesocortical pathway
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Treatment of Schizophrenia
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Problems in the treatment of Schizophrenia
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