Schizophrenia - Diagnosis and Classification (PAPER 3) Flashcards
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What is Schizophrenia?
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A chronic mental disorder characterised by delusions, hallucinations, and distortions in thinking, perception and emotions
2
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How does the ICD-10 diagnose Sz?
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It states only negative symptoms are required (avolition and speech poverty)
3
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How does the DSM-5 diagnose Sz?
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It states positive symptoms are required (delusions and hallucinations)
4
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What are hallucinations?
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Unusual sensory experiences in relation to any sense
5
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What are delusions?
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“paranoia” - irrational beliefs
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What is avolition?
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“apathy” - finding it difficult to keep up with goal directed activity
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What are the three signs Andreason found for avolition?
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- poor hygeine
- lack of persistence in work or education
- lakc of energy
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What is speech poverty?
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Changes in patterns of speech accompanied by a delay in verbal responses and speech disorganisation
