Thought Disorder Flashcards
What are the 4 neurotransmitters?
Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin, GABA
What neurotransmitters are excitatory?
Dopamine and Norepinephrine
What neurotransmitters are inhibitory?
Serotonin and GABA
What is the cause of thought disorders?
Unknown but thought to be genetic, neuroanatomical, neurochemical
What are Bleuler’s 4 A’s?
Affect
Associative Looseness
Ambivalence
Autism
What are the 5 main types of Schizophrenia?
Paranoid Catatonic Disorganized Undifferentiated Residual
What are the positive symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations, Delusions, Bizarre Behavior, Paranoia
What are the negative symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Apathy, Anahedonia, Poor Social Functioning
Do antipsychotics increase of decease the seizure threshold?
Decrease, easier to have a seizure
Ways to treat Extrapyramidal Side Effects?
Decrease dosage, Change to a different Antipsychotic, Administer medication to help side effects
1 cause of admittance of a pt?
Medication noncompliance
What is the most serious side effect of Clozaril?
Agranularcytosis
What is the usual onset for Pre-Schizophrenia?
16-25 Yrs Old
What are some medical conditions which may cause psychosis?
Infections, Tumors, End-Stage Renal Failure, Hypoglycemia, Dementias/Stroke/Head Injuries, Vitamin Deficiences
What are some drugs which may cause psychosis?
Marijuana, Amphetamines, Hallucinogens, Alcohol, Opiates