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N474 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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psychosis - ANSWER State in which a person experiences symptomsincluding:
-hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts, speech, or behaviour
positive symptoms of schizophrenia - ANSWER hallucinations and
delusions
hallucinations - ANSWER affects the senses; the symptoms feel real to
the patient
delusions - ANSWER disorganized thoughts or beliefs that a patient
may have
age of onset for schizophrenia - ANSWER late adolescence or early
adulthood
uncommon after 30 and rare after 40
which gender has a earlier onset and poorer prognosis? - ANSWER
males
earlier age of diagnosis - ANSWER leads to poorer prognosis and
higher chance of premature death
what age group is more commonly diagnosed with schizophrenia? -
ANSWER 18-30 due to stress and life changes
Is childhood schizophrenia common? - ANSWER No, it is possible but
harder to diagnosis
economic costs associated with schizophrenia - ANSWER very high
economic costs for individuals w/ schizophrenia
,(treatment is expensive, they have difficulty holding a job, may be on
disability, or homeless)
brain volume in schizophrenic patient - ANSWER smaller total brain
volume and larger third ventricle
familial patterns of schizophrenia - ANSWER if first gen relationship
has schizophrenia, higher possibility of individual having it
genetics of schizophrenia - ANSWER most likely plays a role in the
diagnosis of schizophrenia
what occurs if a mother has an infection/low iron during pregnancy? -
ANSWER believed to result in smaller brain volume and causes child to
develop disorder later as an adult
neurotransmitters involved in schizophrenia - ANSWER dopamine,
serotonin, GABA, NMDA
dopamine hyperactivity - ANSWER leads to positive symptoms of
schizophrenia (hallucinations, delusions)
social stressors that may contribute to changes in brain function with
schizophrenia - ANSWER social stigma
absence of good, affordable, and supportive housing
fragmented mental health care delivery system à rural areas receive less
healthcare than larger cities
prodromal period - ANSWER may notice clues that could lead to future
diagnosis of schizophrenia
first episode - ANSWER may be undergoing first period of psychosis
and experiencing hallucinations/delusions
acute illness - ANSWER diagnosis of schizophrenia (can revisit this
stage if relapsing)
, stabilization - ANSWER DR prescribes meds and symptoms of
schizophrenia become less severe
maintenance and recovery - ANSWER going to DR appointments,
taking meds as prescribed, going to support groups or outpatient therapy
for schizophrenia
relapse - ANSWER always a possibility; will go back to acute illness
phase and may require adjustment in meds
what is the main reason someone with schizophrenia may relapse? -
ANSWER not taking medications
criteria for diagnosis of schizophrenia - ANSWER patient must
experience 2 of of the following for 6 months:
1. delusions
2. hallucinations
3. disorganized speech
4. AKA: formal thought disorder
5. disorganized or catatonic behavior
6. negative symptoms
persecutory delusions - ANSWER patient believes someone is going to
hurt them or someone they love
referential delusions - ANSWER patient believes a billboard ad, TV
commentor statement, or song lyric is a special message to them
somatic delusions - ANSWER belief that something is wrong with part
or all their body (insect infestation, mishappen parts of body)
religious delusions - ANSWER may believe that they are god or have
other beliefs around religion
grandiose delusions - ANSWER belief that someone has exceptional
powers, wealth, or certain skill
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