Topic 9 (psychiatric conditions) lecture 1&2 (schizophrenia) Flashcards

1
Q

what percentage of population have schizophrenia?

A

0.5-1%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

whats the onset age for men and women?

A

men 15-25

women around 30

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

hows it compare men and women

A

less severe in women, less pronounced brain abnormalities and less resistant to treatment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what are 3 positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

A

hallucinations
delusions
disordered thoughts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what are 5 negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

A

reduced speech
social withdrawal
lack of empathy
diminuished ability to start and continue activities
decreased ability to find pleasure in everyday activities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what a 4 cognitive defecits associated with schizophrenia?

A

memory, attention, planning, decision making

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what are 4 phases of schizophrenia?

A

premorbid base (childhood)

prodomal phase (breif positive symp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly