Schizophrenia

Question 1

What are the 1st rank symptoms of schizophrenia and give a short description of what is meant by each?

Answer 1

Alienation of Thought - Disordered thinking, such as thinking people can hear your thoughts

Passivity - Feeling as if your feelings or actions are being controlled by others

Auditory hallucinations - Hearing voices refering to the patient in the 3rd person

Delusional perception - A patient interperets a real-life event as something completely abnormal

Question 2

What is meant by positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 2

The psychotic symptoms which are only associated with schizophrenia

Question 3

What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 3

Apathy

Lack of interest

Lack of emotions

Question 4

How is an acute attack of schizophrenia treated?

Answer 4

Antipsychotics

Sedatives

Question 5

Apart from antipsychotic medications, what other treatment options are available for long-term management of schizophrenia?

Answer 5

Community support

Rehabilitation in dedicated facilities

Question 6

What are some genes that are thought to be involved in schizophrenia?

Answer 6

Neuregulin

Dysbindin