Psychosis: Physiologic Consequences and Treatment

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Which of the following therapies is based on the idea that how one perceives and interprets sensory stimuli directly affects their reaction?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (correct)

Family-focused therapy

Social skills training

Community integration

What is the primary goal of case management in treating individuals with psychotic disorders?

To maximize autonomy and integrate patients into the community (correct)

To provide electroconvulsive therapy

To provide pharmaceutical interventions

To improve social skills through training

What is the purpose of tapering steroids in the treatment of psychotic disorders?

To reduce the risk of medication non-adherence

To integrate the patient into the community

To reduce the risk of pharmacological interactions (correct)

To improve social functioning

Which of the following organizations published the DSM-5, a diagnostic manual used to classify psychotic disorders?

American Psychiatric Association Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of community integration in the treatment of psychotic disorders?

Maximizing autonomy and community integration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following therapies is used to treat severe psychotic episodes that are resistant to medication?

Electroconvulsive therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary etiology of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?

Psychiatric etiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of non-treatment for a longer duration in patients with schizophrenia?

Poor outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of bizarre delusions in psychotic disorders?

They are clearly improbable and not understandable to same-culture peers Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of persecutory delusions in psychotic disorders?

Being conspired against or attacked Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between primary and secondary etiologies of psychotic disorders?

Primary etiology is psychiatric, while secondary etiology is medical or substance-related Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical outcome of substance-induced psychosis when the substance is eliminated from the system?

The psychosis will resolve completely Signup and view all the answers

What is the more common type of hallucination in psychotic disorders?

Visual Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long-term consequence of untreated psychosis?

Dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common comorbidity associated with psychotic disorders?

Substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of the physical assessment in psychotic disorders?

Vital signs and cranial nerve assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of antipsychotic medication?

Extrapyramidal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in the clinical management of psychotic disorders?

Identifying the underlying etiology Signup and view all the answers

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