Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
ESSENCE
A
Failure to respond to two or more antipsychotic medications given in therapeutic doses for >=6 weeks
2
Q
AETIOLOGY
A
- Neurodevelopment factors
- Drug non-compliance
- Lack of adequate treatment
- Aggravating factors despite treatment
- Alcohol or drug misuse
3
Q
MANAGEMENT
A
- Clarify diagnosis
- Address comorbidity
- Pharmacological intervention - clozapine
- Rehabillitation
