Study Guide (Schizophrenia) Flashcards
Signs and symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations (Auditory, Visual, Tactile, Olfactory)
Thought Disorder (Delusions)
Unusual / Dysfunctional Thinking
Pacing
Mumbling Verbiage
Chain Smoking
Nicotine Stains on fingers
Loss of Emotions (Flat Affect)
Reduced Communication
Loss of Pleasure
Inability to Process Info / Make Decisions
Memory Problems
What’s the main thing that can cause Schizophrenia?
Genetics
The symptoms of Schizophrenia are all categorized as-
Positive, Negative, & Cognitive
Hallucinations + Delusional Beliefs are-
Positive Symptoms
Loss of Emotions + Reduced Communication + Loss of Pleasure are all-
Negative Symptoms
Inability to Process Info & Make Decisions + Memory Problems are all-
Cognitive Symptoms
Schizophrenia should be treated with-
Antipsychotic Medication (Like Haldol).
Could also use Atypical or Second-Gen Antipsychotics (Seroquel, Risperdal, Clozaril, Zyprexa).
One benefit of liquid medications (Like Zyprexa Zydis) is that -
Pts have a hard time “cheeking meds” (Faking the consumption of meds)
One benefit of Long-Term Injectable meds is that they are-
Great for pts who are non-compliant with oral regimen
Side effects of antipsychotic meds =
Long term risk of elevating blood glucose
Risperdal may contribute to-
Elevated prolactin levels + Breast Development
When giving an Antipsychotic med, it is important to monitor what lab value?
Liver Enzymes
Schizophrenia patient’s should be assessed using what kind’ve scale?
The AIMS Scale
Fasting glucose, prolactin levels, CBC, WBC results all need to be assessed for-
Schizophrenia Patients
What should you never do with a Schizophrenic patient?
Argue
