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Who is credited with first describing the concept of catatonia?
Who is credited with first describing the concept of catatonia?
- Van der Heijden
- Kahlbaum (correct)
- Northoff
- Osman
What has been suggested to be a contributing factor to the under-diagnosis of catatonia?
What has been suggested to be a contributing factor to the under-diagnosis of catatonia?
- Insufficient training of psychiatrists
- Lack of standardised rating scales (correct)
- Over-reliance on antipsychotics
- Cultural differences in symptom presentation
What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that may be deficient in catatonia?
What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that may be deficient in catatonia?
- Serotonin
- Glutamate
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (correct)
- Dopamine
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on GABA activity?
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on GABA activity?
What is a suggested underlying neurochemical dysfunction in catatonia?
What is a suggested underlying neurochemical dysfunction in catatonia?
Why are dopamine-blocking antipsychotics not generally beneficial in catatonia?
Why are dopamine-blocking antipsychotics not generally beneficial in catatonia?
What is a possible underlying mechanism in catatonia according to Moskowitz's hypothesis?
What is a possible underlying mechanism in catatonia according to Moskowitz's hypothesis?
What is the name of the condition that is postulated to be due to cholinergic and serotonergic rebound hyperactivity?
What is the name of the condition that is postulated to be due to cholinergic and serotonergic rebound hyperactivity?
What is the term used to describe the combination of immobility and mutism in catatonia?
What is the term used to describe the combination of immobility and mutism in catatonia?
What is the name of the psychiatrist who wrote the article about catatonia?
What is the name of the psychiatrist who wrote the article about catatonia?
What is the area of the brain where abnormalities in metabolism have been identified in chronic catatonia?
What is the area of the brain where abnormalities in metabolism have been identified in chronic catatonia?
What is the purpose of the article about catatonia?
What is the purpose of the article about catatonia?
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