Schizophrenia Diagnosis Criteria Quiz

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Which symptom is commonly seen in the prodromal and residual phases of schizophrenia?

  • Odd speech with clear communication
  • Increased motivation and energy
  • Decrease in motivation and energy (correct)
  • Frequent auditory hallucinations

What is a common characteristic of paranoid schizophrenia?

  • Decreased role functioning
  • Flat or incongruous affect
  • Magical thinking
  • Delusions of persecution (correct)

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with the prodromal and residual phases of schizophrenia?

  • Impairment in role functioning
  • Odd behavior like talking to oneself in public
  • Withdrawal or social isolation
  • Recurrence of illusions (correct)

What distinguishes disorganized schizophrenia from paranoid schizophrenia?

<p>Flat affect and bizarre mannerisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subtype of schizophrenia involves odd beliefs and unusual perceptual experiences in the prodromal and residual phases?

<p>Paranoid schizophrenia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common negative symptom observed in patients with schizophrenia?

<p>Impairment in role functioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

<p>Avolition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, which of the following is necessary?

<p>Presence of at least one of the following: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prodromal phase in schizophrenia refers to:

<p>The period before the onset of positive symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by delusions of persecution or jealousy?

<p>Paranoid schizophrenia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of disorganized schizophrenia?

<p>Grossly disorganized behavior and speech (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the epidemiological data provided, what is the approximate diagnosis rate of schizophrenia in the general population?

<p>1.1% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of the residual phase of schizophrenia?

<p>Presence of two or more negative symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subtype of schizophrenia is identified by disorganized speech and inappropriate behavior?

<p>Disorganized schizophrenia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of catatonic schizophrenia?

<p>Intense psychomotor disturbance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about the onset of schizophrenia?

<p>It starts in adulthood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of paranoid schizophrenia?

<p>Prominent delusions and auditory hallucinations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing a medical work-up when diagnosing schizophrenia?

<p>To rule out non-psychiatric conditions that may cause psychotic symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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