Test 4 - Psychosis Flashcards
for schizophrenia, at least __ of the 5 sx must be present
for at least __ mo
one sx must be __ (3)
2 sx
1 mo
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech
sx of schozophrenia
delusions
hallucinations
disorganized speech
grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
negative sx
negative sx ex (2)
diminished emotional expression
avolition
what distinguishes schizophrenia from schizophreniform d.o and brief psychotic d.o
6 mo duration of schizophrenia
shizophreniform d.o lasts
1-6 mo
brief psychotic d.o lasts
1 day - 6 mo
in schizophrenia, level of functioning is
markedly below level achieved prior to onset
shizophreniform d.o lasts
1-6 mo
for schizophrenia, you need to r.o psychosis dt
drugs/meds
brief psychotic d.o lasts
1 day - 6 mo
sensory perceptions in absence of external stimuli
hallucinations
firmly held false beliefs
delusions
disruption in form of organization of thinking - incoherence, difficulty communicating, loose associations, thought blocking, echolalia, clanging
thought d.o
sx that are subtle and often detected only when neuropsychological tests are performed
cognitive sx
cognitive sx include
poor executive functioning
inability to sustain attention
problems w. working memory
prodromal/residual phase of shizophrenia involves
social isolation
impairment of functioning
peculiar behavior
impaired personal hygiene
blunted/inappropriate affect
odd beliefs
unusual perceptual experiences
apathy
mood issues > thought issues when euthymic
schizoaffective d.o
psychosis present only during manic/depressive episodes
bipolar d.o
scz w. < 6 mo duration
schizophreniform d.o
psychotic sx for 1 mo
brief reactive psychosis
fails to meet active phase of schizophrenia
schizotypal personality do
