Schizophrenia

Question 1

Are there any risk factors for developing schizophrenia?

Answer 1

• Genetics/family history (most significant)

- Cannabis use

Question 2

What are the first rank symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 2

1) Auditory hallucinations (third person)
2) Thought disorder (insertion/withdrawal etc.)
3) Delusional perceptions
4) Passivity/somatic phenomena

Question 3

Give some examples of ‘negative’ symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 3

• Anhedonia (inability to derive pleasure)
• Alogia (poverty of speech)
• Avolition (lack of motivation)

Question 4

Describe the management of schizophrenia

Answer 4

Biological:
- 1st line = oral 2nd generation antipsychotic

Psychological:
- CBT