Psychosis Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the pathophysiology of psychosis
A
Abnormal firing in frontal and temporal lobes
Increased dopaminergic and serotonergic firings
2
Q
Signs of psychosis
A
Hallucinations (mainly auditory)
Disordered thinking
Delusions
3
Q
Investigations
A
Full neuro exam
Mental state examination: incl. mood and affect, thought process, content, cognitive examination
Review for headaches, seizures, STIs, cerebrovascular disease,
Tests for infections including HIV
Bloods
4
Q
Drug-use associated psychosis presents with what type of hallucination and vital signs ?
A
Visual hallucination
Abnormal vital signs
