Schizophrenia. Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 1st rank symptoms?
A
3rd person audiotory hallucinations (He is a bad person
Passivity phenomena.
THought broadcast/thought withdrawal/ though insertion.
Delusional perception
2
Q
Negative symptoms of schizo?
A
Apathy (lack of enthusiasm etc)
Neglect
Incongruent affect
Social withdrawal
3
Q
What is neuroleptic malignant sundrome?
A
Seen with use of antipsychotics, usually typicals e.g. haloperidol.
4
Q
How is Neurolpetic malignancy syndrome present?
A
Hyperthermia, muscle rigidity and bradykinesa, altered mental state, tachycardia, dilated pupils.
5
Q
How do you manage neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
A
Withdraw drugs
Cool the patient
GIve BDZs and dantrolene.
