Psychosis: Schizophrenia Flashcards
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What is Schizophrenia?
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A group of brain disorders Characterised distortions of thought, perception, behaviour and emotion No pathognomonic symptom Neurodevelopment Genetic
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What are positive features of Schizophrenia?
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Delusions
Hallucinations
Thought disorder
3
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What are negative features of Schizophrenia?
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Apathy Lack of volition Social withdrawal Cognitive Impairement
4
Q
What responds better to treatment, positive or negative features?
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Postive
5
Q
What is emotional disorder?
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Blunting of affect
Limited range of emotion
Lack of emotional sensitivity
6
Q
What are good prognostic factors for schizophrenia?
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Older age of onset
Female gender
Marked ood disturbance e.g. elation
Family history of mood disorder
7
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What are poor prognostic factors for schizophrenia?
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Longer duration of untreated psychosis Poor pre-morbid adjustment Insidious onset Early onset - childhood/adolescence Cognitive impairment Enlarged ventrciles
8
Q
What is important to remember when assessing someones mental health?
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Their physical health
