Schizoaffective disorder Flashcards
1
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Definition
A
Mental disorder characterised by symptoms of schizophrenia + mood disorder
2
Q
Epidemiology + Risk factors
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Women
FHx of schizophrenia
Substance use
Psychological stress
Paternal age at patients birth
3
Q
Positive Sx
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Delusions,
Hallucinations
Disorganised speech and behaviour
4
Q
Negative symptoms
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Anhedonia
Flat affect
Alogia
Avolition
5
Q
Mood related Sx
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Depression
Suicidal ideation
Manic episodes (e.g. euphoria, grandiosity, hyperactivity)
6
Q
Diagnosis
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≥ 2 of following (+ at least one of first three) + mood disorder
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganised speech
- Disorganised or catatonic behaviour
- Negative symptoms
Delusions/hallucinations last > 2 weeks beyond mood episode
Not caused by other conditions/substance
7
Q
Treatment
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- Antipsychotics: Risperidone, Clozapine, Olanzapine
- Antidepressants
- Psychotherapy (CBT, Psychoeducation)
