Schizophrenia

Question 1

What is the meaning of alogia?

Answer 1

saying less

Question 2

What is the meaning of avolition?

Answer 2

complete lack of motivation

Question 3

According to the DSM, what is the criteria that should be seen in patients when diagnosing their symptoms for schizophrenia?

Answer 3

two or more symptoms during 1 month

Question 4

According to the DSM, what is the criteria for the duration period before it can be considered schizophrenia?

Answer 4

at least 6 months (includes 1 month of symptoms)

Question 5

What is the meaning of anosognosia?

Answer 5

patient is unaware of psychiatric condition

Question 6

What is the meaning of grandeur delusions?

Answer 6

someone of higher power

Question 7

What is the meaning of persecution delusions?

Answer 7

paranoid delusions

Question 8

What is the meaning of reference delusions?

Answer 8

“message” for them

Question 9

What is the meaning of control delusions?

Answer 9

thoughts or actions being controlled by an outside source

Question 10

What is the meaning of somatic delusions?

Answer 10

altered thoughts about body functions/dysfunctions

Question 11

What is the meaning of nihilistic delusions?

Answer 11

thoughts of being dead, not existing

Question 12

What two things do you see in catatonia? What are patients at high risk for?

Answer 12

immobility & muscle rigidity
high risk for dehydration

Question 13

What are 2 reasons catatonia can be an emergent condition?

Answer 13

patients can aspirate
complications from malnutrition/infection

Question 13

What are patients at increased risk for who are left untreated for akathisia?

Answer 13

increased risk of suicide

Question 13

What is the major concern with atypical antipsychotics?

Answer 13

metabolic syndrome

Question 13

What is the major concern when taking clozaril (atypical antipsychotic)?

Answer 13

agranulocytosis

Question 13

What are the 2 cardinal signs of neuroleptic muscular syndrome?

Answer 13

severe muscle rigidity
elevated temp

Question 14

For “gordon is a cutie” med which side side effect do we see?

Answer 14

QT prolongation

Question 15

What is dystonia?

Answer 15

severe muscle spasms

Question 16

What is akathisia?

Answer 16

restlessness

Question 17

What is tardive dyskinesia?

Answer 17

repetitive involuntary body movement

Question 18

What is Parkinsonism?

Answer 18

slow movements, rigidity, & tremors

Question 19

For “unabil to sit still” med what side effect do we see?

Answer 19

akathisia

Question 20

For “t-rex coming, cant sit still” med what side effect do we see?

Answer 20

akathisia

Question 21

What does the acronym TDAP stand for the EPS symptoms?

Answer 21

Tardive dyskinesia
Dystonia
Akathisia
Parkinsonism

Question 22

Which medication is given for acute symptoms in eps?

Answer 22

congentin

Question 23

Which medication is given for NMS?

Answer 23

dantrolene

Question 24

For “zebras weight a lot” med, what side effect do we see?

Answer 24

weight gain

Question 25

For “boobs in vegas” med, what side effect do we see?

Answer 25

gynecomastia

Question 26

For “risperDOLLS have boobs” meds what side effect do we see?

Answer 26

gynecomastia