Schizophrenia

Question 1

name the characteristics in the Premorbid Phase

Answer 1

symptoms not exhibited
limited range of emotional expression
indifferent to social relationships
prefer to be loners
cold 
aloof
not warm/fuzzy people 
academic struggles

Question 2

Prodromal Phase

Answer 2

can last from weeks to up to 5 years
sleep disturbances
anxiety
irritability
depressed mood
poor concentration
deterioration in role function (esp. towards end of this phase)
school/work does begin to deteriorate) 
Perception
ideas of reference
& suspiciousness can be seen late

Question 3

give the first criteria for “full blown” schizophrenia

Answer 3

2 or more symptoms lasting 1 month (one must be the first 3 symptoms)

1. delusions
2. hallucinations
3. disorganized speech
4. grossly disorganized (not logical in thinking)
5. negative symptoms

Question 4

give the second criteria for “full blown” schizophrenia

Answer 4

low level of functioning
(can not perform everyday)
“GAF”

Question 5

continuous symptoms can exist for how long in “full blown” schizophrenia?

Answer 5

at least 6 months

one month from #1

Question 6

give the 3 remaining criteria for “full blown” schizophrenia

Answer 6

rule out other diseases/disorders
cannot be related to the use of a substance
if schizophrenia is secondary, psychotic symptoms are prominent.

Question 7

Residual Phase (give just the definition)

Answer 7

period of remission following an active phase of the illness

Question 8

symptoms that are in the prodromal phase are true to be present in what phase?

Answer 8

residual phase

Question 9

how long can the residual phase last?

Answer 9

can last few weeks to several years (depends on the compliance with medications)

Question 10

how long can prodromal phase last?

Answer 10

can last from weeks to up to 5 years