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A patient experiencing a sensation of bugs crawling under their skin is most likely experiencing what type of hallucination and potentially what underlying cause?
A patient experiencing a sensation of bugs crawling under their skin is most likely experiencing what type of hallucination and potentially what underlying cause?
- Tactile hallucination related to cocaine intoxication. (correct)
- Olfactory hallucination related to psychiatric disorder.
- Auditory hallucination related to alcohol withdrawal.
- Visual hallucination related to a temporal lobe disorder.
Which type of hallucination is most commonly observed overall in psychiatric disorders?
Which type of hallucination is most commonly observed overall in psychiatric disorders?
- Visual
- Tactile
- Auditory (correct)
- Olfactory
A patient rapidly shifting from one idea to another, with connections between ideas often based on rhyming or word play, is most likely exhibiting:
A patient rapidly shifting from one idea to another, with connections between ideas often based on rhyming or word play, is most likely exhibiting:
- Flight of ideas (correct)
- Inhibition of thinking
- Perseveration
- Thought blocking
Which of the following best describes perseveration in the context of thought process?
Which of the following best describes perseveration in the context of thought process?
A patient presents with slowed speech, decreased thought speed, and difficulty formulating responses. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with slowed speech, decreased thought speed, and difficulty formulating responses. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
What is a thought block?
What is a thought block?
A patient is in an interview. They get to the point eventually, but provide excessive, unnecessary details. How would you classify this?
A patient is in an interview. They get to the point eventually, but provide excessive, unnecessary details. How would you classify this?
What type of hallucinations are most commonly seen in organic psychiatric disorders?
What type of hallucinations are most commonly seen in organic psychiatric disorders?
What is the name of "bugs" hallucinations you see in Cocaine intoxication?
What is the name of "bugs" hallucinations you see in Cocaine intoxication?
Temporal lobe disorders are MOST associated with
Temporal lobe disorders are MOST associated with
Flashcards
Hallucination
Hallucination
Perception-like experiences that occur without an external stimulus.
Hallucinations in Psychiatric Disorders
Hallucinations in Psychiatric Disorders
Most common in psychiatric disorders, mostly auditory.
Hallucinations in Organic Disorders
Hallucinations in Organic Disorders
Most common in organic psychiatric disorders, mostly visual.
Olfactory/Gustatory Hallucinations
Olfactory/Gustatory Hallucinations
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Tactile Hallucinations
Tactile Hallucinations
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Flight of Ideas
Flight of Ideas
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Inhibition/Slow Thinking
Inhibition/Slow Thinking
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Circumstantiality
Circumstantiality
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Perseveration
Perseveration
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Thought Blocking
Thought Blocking
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Study Notes
Hallucination
- Hallucinations in psychiatric disorders are mainly auditory
- Hallucinations in organic psychiatric disorders are mainly visual
- Olfactory and gustatory hallucinations are mostly seen in temporal lobe disorder
- Tactile hallucinations are associated with Cocaine intoxication
- Tactile hallucinations can feel like bugs or magnans
- Tactile hallucinations are also associated with alcohol withdrawal
- Flight of ideas is associated with Disturbance of thought in manic patients
Flow of Thought (Stream)
- The Flow of Though refers to the tempo and continuity of though
Flight of Ideas
- Flight of Ideas is rhyming and comprehensive
- Flight of Ideas is associated with mania
- Flight of Ideas involves jumping from one idea to another
- Flight of Ideas is associated with rhyming words
Inhibition/Slow of Thinking
- Slow thinking is associated with depression
Circumstantiality
- Circumstantiality involves giving unnecessary details before the final answer
Perseveration
- Perseveration involves unnecessary repetition
Thought Block
- Thought Block involves severe anxiety
- Thought Block involves a gap during thought
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