schizophrenia

Question 1

ICD 10 classification

Answer 1

two or more negative symptoms must be present

Question 2

DSM 5 classification

Answer 2

one or more positive symptom must be present

Question 3

paranoid schizophrenia

Answer 3

powerful delusions and hallucinations but few other symptoms

Question 4

hebephrenic schizophrenia

Answer 4

involves mainly negative symptoms

Question 5

catatonic schizophrenia

Answer 5

disturbance to movement leaving sufferer immobile or overactive

Question 6

positive symptoms

Answer 6

additional experiences beyond those of ordinary existence eg hallucinations and delusions

Question 7

hallucinations

Answer 7

unusual sensory experiences,mat be related to events in the environment but can be of no relevance, can be experienced in related to any sense

Question 8

delusions

Answer 8

irrational beliefs, can take a range of forms eg believing you have super powers or that the government is out to get you, can make the sufferer act in ways that seem bizzare to others but makes sense to them

Question 9

negative symptoms

Answer 9

loss of usual abilities and experiences eg speech poverty and avolition

Question 10

avolition

Answer 10

finding it difficult to keep up with or start goal oriented activities,sharply reduced motivation, signs include poor hygiene, lack of persistence in work or school and lack of energy

Question 11

speech poverty

Answer 11

reduction in the amount and quality of speech, sometimes accompanied with delayed verbal responses, speech becomes disorganised or the speaker changes topic mid sentence