Schizophrenia Quiz
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Schizophrenia Quiz

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Which age group does the onset of schizophrenia typically occur in?

  • Old age
  • Early childhood
  • Late adolescence or early adulthood (correct)
  • Middle age
  • What are the three domains that symptoms of schizophrenia are largely grouped into?

  • Physical, mental, and emotional
  • Motor, sensory, and autonomic
  • Acute, chronic, and remission
  • Positive, negative, and cognitive (correct)
  • What is the approximate lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia?

  • 25%
  • 1% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 10%
  • What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia?

    <p>Blockade of the dopamine, type 2 (D2) receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rank of schizophrenia among the leading causes of disability and economic burden worldwide?

    <p>Top 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

    <p>Affective flattening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people with schizophrenia experience negative symptoms?

    <p>62%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?

    <p>Attention deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia often begin?

    <p>During the prodrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas of functioning can schizophrenia significantly impact?

    <p>Occupational and social functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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