Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Question 1

DSM–IV–TR criteria for psychotic disorders. At least two of the following symptoms lasting for at least 1
month:

Answer 1

a. Delusions
b. Hallucinations
c. Disorganized speech
d. Disorganized or catatonic behaviors
e. Negative symptoms

Question 2

Subtypes of schizophrenia

Answer 2

a. Paranoid type
b. Disorganized type
c. Catatonic type
d. Undifferentiated type

Question 3

Impact of schizophrenia on occupational performance

Answer 3

a. Cognitive impairments, including problems with attention, memory, executive functions, and
screening of relevant versus irrelevant information
b. Compromised health and wellness
c. Recovery and reintegration hindered by community barriers and social stigma

Question 4

Occupational therapy interventions for schizophrenia

Answer 4

a. Illness management and recovery, including group and individual programs
b. Assertive Community Treatment to provide support and skills training in natural environments
c. Family psychoeducation
d. Supported employment
e. Integrated dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse

Question 5

Pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia

Answer 5

a. Typical antipsychotics: chlorpromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine
b. Atypical antipsychotics: clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole