CM Schizophrenia, Somatoform and Dissociative

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Delusions are defined as?

False beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary. (correct)
Experiences of seeing or hearing things that are not present.
A form of amnesia where individuals cannot recall their past.
Physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical conditions.

Hallucinations are defined as?

Perceived experiences that don't have an external stimulus (correct)
Inability to distinguish reality from imagination
Feelings of detachment from one's surroundings
Repetitive thoughts or obsessions

Disorganized thinking/speech is defined as?

A coherent and logical thought process
Inability to organize thoughts logically, leading to confused speech (correct)
A type of speech characterized by excessive clarity
A method of structured communication

What is avolition?

A lack of interest in activities previously found enjoyable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is anhedonia?

The inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Brief psychotic disorder is defined as?

At least one day <1 month (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychiatric disorders with their duration criteria:

Brief psychotic disorder = At least one day, less than 1 month Delusional disorder = 1 month or longer Schizophreniform = 1-6 months Schizophrenia = At least 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What are three main symptoms of a psychotic disorder? (Select all that apply)

Hallucinations (B), Disorganized Speech (C), Delusions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Erotomanic is defined as?

Believing someone, often of higher status, is in love with you (A) Signup and view all the answers

Grandiose is defined as?

Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Persecutory delusional disorder is defined as

Believing one is being targeted or harassed by others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are manifestations of delusional disorder? (Select all that apply)

Irritable (A), Anger (B), Antagonistic behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia?

Schizophreniform lasts less than 6 months, schizophrenia lasts longer than 6 months. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Schizophrenia requires two or more of the following?

Delusions (A), Hallucinations (B), Disorganized speech (C), Grossly Disorganized or catonic behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers

Schizophrenia requires the presence of what in the absence of mood episodes?

Delusions (A), Hallucinations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia?

Schizoaffective disorder includes mood disorder symptoms. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Schizoaffective disorder must have a diagnosis of?

Both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment for schizophrenia?

Antipsychotic (A) Signup and view all the answers

Somatic symptom disorder is defined as?

A mental illness characterized by physical symptoms that cause significant distress. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is part of the diagnostic criteria for Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's symptoms (A), Presence of a high level of anxiety about health or symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Illness Anxiety Disorder is defined as?

A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having no or few symptoms. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder is defined as?

A condition in which patients experience neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by medical or neurological conditions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Factitious disorder is defined as?

Deliberate feigning or exaggeration of illness for attention. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Dissociative disorder is defined as?

A condition where a person experiences a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Presence of two or more distinct personality states (A) Signup and view all the answers

Dissociative disorders require recurrent episodes of?

Amnesia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Dissociative Amnesia is defined as?

The inability to recall important autobiographical information, often related to trauma or stress (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is Depersonalization/Derealization disorder defined?

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of being detached from one's body and thoughts. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment for dissociative disorders?

Psychotherapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment for Chronic Pain Syndrome?

Comprehensive behavioral programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medication classes are commonly used for chronic pain syndromes? (Select all that apply)

SNRI and TCA (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Malingering and Factitious Disorder?

Malingering involves external incentives while Factitious Disorder involves a desire to assume the sick role. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Paris