Schizophrenia Spectrum And Other Psychotic Disorders

Question 1

Delusional Disorder

Answer 1

A. Presence of delusions for 1 month or longer
B. No hallucinations; if present they are not prominent and related to the delusion
C. Functioning not impaired outside of ramifications of delusions; no bizarre behavior
D. If mood episode has occurred it has been brief relative to the duration of the delusional episode

Question 2

Brief Psychotic Disorder

Answer 2

A. Presence of delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech; disorganized or catatonic behavior may also be present
B. Duration of 1 day to 1 month, with full return to premorbid level of functioning

Question 3

Schizophreniform Disorder

Answer 3

A. Two or more:
— Delusions *
— Hallucinations *
— Disorganized speech *
— Disorganized or catatonic behavior
— Negative symptoms (diminished emo. expression or avolition)
B. Duration 1 month (unless treated) to 6 months

Question 4

Schizophrenia

Answer 4

A. Two or more:
— Delusions *
— Hallucinations *
— Disorganized speech *
— Disorganized or catatonic behavior
— Negative symptoms (diminished emo. expression or avolition)
B. Level of functioning below that achieved prior to onset
C. Duration of at least 6 months. At least 1 month of active phase symptoms)

Question 5

Schizoaffective Disorder

Answer 5

A. Major mood episode present during most of the duration of the illness
B. Two or more:
— Delusions *
— Hallucinations *
— Disorganized speech *
— Disorganized or catatonic behavior
— Negative symptoms (diminished emo. expression or avolition)
C. Delusions or hallucinations present for 2 weeks without mood episode

Question 6

Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder

Answer 6

A. Presence of delusions and/or hallucinations

B. Symptom A occurred during or shortly after intoxication and intoxicant capable of producing such symptoms

Question 7

Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Answer 7

A. Hallucinations or delusions

B. A is consequence of medical condition