Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
schizophrenia
A
psychotic disorder
2
Q
risk factors
A
family history
cannabis use
traumatic event
living in the city
3
Q
what are Schneider’s first rank symptoms
A
thought disorder
delusions perception
somatic passivity
auditory hallucinations
4
Q
investigations
A
history
bloods
MRI
5
Q
management
A
atypical antipsychotics:
risperidone/olanzapine
clozapine used after 2 antipsychotics used
CBT
6
Q
what is a side effect of clozapine
A
agranulocytosis
7
Q
what factor gives a poor prognosis
A
gradual onset
family history
low IQ
