Schizophrenia

Question 1

Positive symptoms (5)

Answer 1

Delusions
Paranoid delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech
Catatonic behavior

Question 2

Negative Symptoms (5)

Answer 2

Flattened or blunted affect
Alogia
Avolition
Anhedonia
Inattention

Question 3

T/F

Positive symptoms have greater impact on functioning

Answer 3

False

Question 4

describe catatonic behavior

Answer 4

Extreme loss/extreme increase of motor skill; Waxy movements

Question 5

poverty of speech?

Answering in 1 word responses

Answer 5

alogia

Question 6

Inability to experience pleasure

Answer 6

anhedonia

Question 7

what is avolition?

Answer 7

Apparent lack of interest & energy; social withdrawal; difficulty initiating activity

Question 8

3 main impairments w/schizophrenia

Answer 8

attention
memory (esp. working)
executive function

Question 9

List 5 symptoms an individual must have according to DSM-V.

Answer 9

1. Delusions
2. Hallucinations
3. Disorganized Speech
4. Catatonic behavior or grossly disorganized behavior
5. Negative symptoms

Question 10

Age it tends to appear?

Answer 10

15-30

Question 11

T/F

Schizophrenia is a split personality disorder

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T/F

Indiv. w/schizophrenia have a lower life expectancy

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T/F

Symptoms get worse as they get older

Answer 13

False

Symptoms weaken as they age

Question 14

What is focus of OT trmt?

Answer 14

cognitive impairment

Question 15

Common medication

Answer 15

INVEGA

Question 16

T/F

INVEGA treats positive and negative symptoms

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Newer medication

Answer 17

Asenapine

Question 18

5 common side affects of meds

Answer 18

• Extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS): Tardive dyskinesia
• Autonomic nervous system signs: Increased heart rate
• Endocrine issues: Hormonal changes/mood
• Skin changes
• Excessive dry mouth

Question 19

What is most common OT intervention for mental health?

Answer 19

groups

Question 20

3 techniques for distraction when client is hallucinating

Answer 20

cognitive
behavioral
physiological

Question 21

Distraction technique examples (5)

Answer 21

• deep breathing
• exercise
• music + breathing to decrease HR
• social activities (women)
• reading outloud