Schizophrenia Flashcards
Positive symptoms (5)
Delusions Paranoid delusions Hallucinations Disorganized speech Catatonic behavior
Negative Symptoms (5)
Flattened or blunted affect Alogia Avolition Anhedonia Inattention
T/F
Positive symptoms have greater impact on functioning
False
describe catatonic behavior
Extreme loss/extreme increase of motor skill; Waxy movements
poverty of speech?
Answering in 1 word responses
alogia
Inability to experience pleasure
anhedonia
what is avolition?
Apparent lack of interest & energy; social withdrawal; difficulty initiating activity
3 main impairments w/schizophrenia
attention
memory (esp. working)
executive function
List 5 symptoms an individual must have according to DSM-V.
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganized Speech
- Catatonic behavior or grossly disorganized behavior
- Negative symptoms
Age it tends to appear?
15-30
T/F
Schizophrenia is a split personality disorder
False
T/F
Indiv. w/schizophrenia have a lower life expectancy
True
T/F
Symptoms get worse as they get older
False
Symptoms weaken as they age
What is focus of OT trmt?
cognitive impairment
Common medication
INVEGA
T/F
INVEGA treats positive and negative symptoms
True
Newer medication
Asenapine
5 common side affects of meds
- Extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS): Tardive dyskinesia
- Autonomic nervous system signs: Increased heart rate
- Endocrine issues: Hormonal changes/mood
- Skin changes
- Excessive dry mouth
What is most common OT intervention for mental health?
groups
3 techniques for distraction when client is hallucinating
cognitive
behavioral
physiological
Distraction technique examples (5)
- deep breathing
- exercise
- music + breathing to decrease HR
- social activities (women)
- reading outloud
