Schizophrenia Flashcards
What is the meaning of alogia?
saying less
What is the meaning of avolition?
complete lack of motivation
According to the DSM, what is the criteria that should be seen in patients when diagnosing their symptoms for schizophrenia?
two or more symptoms during 1 month
According to the DSM, what is the criteria for the duration period before it can be considered schizophrenia?
at least 6 months (includes 1 month of symptoms)
What is the meaning of anosognosia?
patient is unaware of psychiatric condition
What is the meaning of grandeur delusions?
someone of higher power
What is the meaning of persecution delusions?
paranoid delusions
What is the meaning of reference delusions?
“message” for them
What is the meaning of control delusions?
thoughts or actions being controlled by an outside source
What is the meaning of somatic delusions?
altered thoughts about body functions/dysfunctions
What is the meaning of nihilistic delusions?
thoughts of being dead, not existing
What two things do you see in catatonia? What are patients at high risk for?
immobility & muscle rigidity
high risk for dehydration
What are 2 reasons catatonia can be an emergent condition?
patients can aspirate
complications from malnutrition/infection
What are patients at increased risk for who are left untreated for akathisia?
increased risk of suicide
What is the major concern with atypical antipsychotics?
metabolic syndrome
What is the major concern when taking clozaril (atypical antipsychotic)?
agranulocytosis
What are the 2 cardinal signs of neuroleptic muscular syndrome?
severe muscle rigidity
elevated temp
For “gordon is a cutie” med which side side effect do we see?
QT prolongation
What is dystonia?
severe muscle spasms
What is akathisia?
restlessness
What is tardive dyskinesia?
repetitive involuntary body movement
What is Parkinsonism?
slow movements, rigidity, & tremors
For “unabil to sit still” med what side effect do we see?
akathisia
For “t-rex coming, cant sit still” med what side effect do we see?
akathisia
What does the acronym TDAP stand for the EPS symptoms?
Tardive dyskinesia
Dystonia
Akathisia
Parkinsonism
Which medication is given for acute symptoms in eps?
congentin
Which medication is given for NMS?
dantrolene
For “zebras weight a lot” med, what side effect do we see?
weight gain
For “boobs in vegas” med, what side effect do we see?
gynecomastia
For “risperDOLLS have boobs” meds what side effect do we see?
gynecomastia
