Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders

Question 1

One or more non-bizarre delusions of thinking—such as expressing beliefs that occur in real life such as being poisoned, being stalked, being loved or deceived, or having an illness, provided no other symptoms of schizophrenia are exhibited.

Beliefs last > 1-month

Answer 1

Delusional disorder

Question 2

Psychotherapy

atypical antipsychotic drugs

Answer 2

tx for delusional disorder

Question 3

combination of symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder. Symptoms may occur at the same time or at different times.

Delusions or hallucinations for 2 or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode (depressive or manic) during the lifetime duration of the illness.

Answer 3

schizoaffective disorder

Question 4

Psychotherapy

atypical antipsychotic agents, anticonvulsants, and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

Answer 4

tx for schizoaffective disorder

and schizophreniform disorder

Question 5

Major psychosis for greater than 6 months + difficulty functioning

Answer 5

Schizophrenia

Question 6

Atypical Antipsychotics: (risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, quetiapine, asenapine, paliperidone) for negative symptoms & fewer side effects

Typical neuroleptics - dopamine antagonists (haloperidol, chlorpromazine, thioridazine, loxapine, fluphenazine) best for positive symptoms

Answer 6

tx for schizophrenia

Question 7

Major psychosis for > 1 month but < 6 months and no social or occupational impairment.

Answer 7

schizophreniform disorder