Schizophrenia

Question 1

3 phases of schizophrenia

Answer 1

1. Prodrome
2. Active
3. Residual

Question 2

Prodrome phase

Answer 2

refers to deterioration in function before the onset of the active psychotic phase

Question 3

Active phase

Answer 3

symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behaviour or negative symptoms) must be present for at least 1 month.

Question 4

Residual phase

Answer 4

• follows the active phase
• includes functional impairment & abnormalities of affect, cognition & communication.