T3 L1: Schizophrenia: Clinical Aspects (RW)
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Which of the following is NOT a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

  • Affective flattening
  • Avolition
  • Alogia
  • Delusions (correct)

    • Which neurotransmitter is believed to be dysregulated in schizophrenia?

  • Glutamate
  • Serotonin
  • Dopamine (correct)
  • GABA

    • What is the primary feature of psychosis?

  • Delusions (correct)
  • Hallucinations
  • Affective flattening
  • Conceptual disorganisation

    • Which term describes an illness characterized by a loss of boundaries with reality and loss of insight?

    <p>Psychosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration required for a psychotic episode to be deemed significant?

    <p>1 week</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

    Which of the following is NOT a cognitive abnormality associated with schizophrenia?

    <p>Anhedonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental factor is NOT associated with the development of psychotic symptoms?

    <p>Mood disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a neurosis?

    <p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is characterized by a belief held firmly but on inadequate grounds?

    <p>Delusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a positive symptom of acute syndrome in schizophrenia?

    <p>Disorder of thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a negative symptom of chronic syndrome in schizophrenia?

    <p>Catatonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a risk factor for schizophrenia?

    <p>Family history of affective disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of schizophrenia?

    <p>0.2-0.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incidence of schizophrenia?

    <p>2/10,000 per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a factor associated with better prognosis in schizophrenia?

    <p>Early treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) in schizophrenia?

    <p>Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following substances is NOT associated with substance misuse in schizophrenia?

    <p>Benzodiazepines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of cannabis on the developing brain?

    <p>More potent than other substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia experience suicidal ideation?

    <p>5-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of delusion is characterized by the belief that one is being controlled by an external force or implant?

    <p>Delusion of passivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a perception experienced in the absence of an external stimulus?

    <p>Hallucination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe disorganized speech and thought patterns, often characterized by muddled or difficult to follow speech?

    <p>Conceptual disorganization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'schizophrenia' and described fundamental symptoms such as abnormal associations, autism, abnormal affect, and ambivalence?

    <p>Bleuler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Schneider's First Rank Symptoms, which of the following is considered pathognomonic of schizophrenia?

    <p>Thought insertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis for schizophrenia?

    <p>Personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign often associated with schizophrenia?

    <p>Tardive dyskinesias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

    <p>Clinical interview is required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of delusion often associated with schizophrenia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to ICD 10?

    <p>Persistent delusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of psychosis?

    <p>Auditory hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of visual hallucinations?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain areas are associated with auditory hallucinations?

    <p>Speech processing areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes an abnormality of thinking characterized by muddled or difficult to follow speech?

    <p>Conceptual disorganisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary objective of the session?

    <p>To provide a background for the symposium on psychosis and schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main symptoms that psychiatrists use to identify people with psychosis?

    <p>Positive symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the lecture on the aetiology of schizophrenia?

    <p>To explain the nature of schizophrenia and its associated signs and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the clinical features of schizophrenia?

    <p>They are incredibly complicated and varied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of psychosis?

    <p>Loss of boundaries with reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration required for a psychotic episode to be deemed significant?

    <p>One week or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a delusion?

    <p>A belief held firmly on inadequate grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of early intervention services in psychiatry?

    <p>To improve the outcomes of people with schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of neurosis?

    <p>Interference with daily functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of schizophrenia?

    <p>Genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the symptoms of schizophrenia?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between neurosis and psychosis?

    <p>Neurosis refers to common mental health issues, while psychosis refers to severe illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of delusion is characterized by the belief that one possesses superhuman powers?

    <p>Grandiose delusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a delusion that involves the belief that external forces are controlling one's thoughts or actions?

    <p>Persecutory delusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of delusion is characterized by the belief that external events or objects have a specific meaning or relevance to oneself?

    <p>Delusion of reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a delusion that involves the belief that one's thoughts or actions are being controlled by an external force?

    <p>Delusion of passivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is still used today to describe the early onset of cognitive decline in individuals with apparent dementia?

    <p>Dementia praecox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'schizophrenia' and described fundamental symptoms such as abnormal associations, autism, abnormal affect, and ambivalence?

    <p>Bleuler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hallucination is characterized by hearing one's own thoughts being spoken aloud?

    <p>Second person hallucination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom of schizophrenia involves the delusion that thoughts are being put into one's mind or taken out of one's mind?

    <p>Thought broadcast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic system is commonly used in psychiatry to classify disorders?

    <p>DSM-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many symptoms are required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the ICD-10?

    <p>Two of the last lots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of diagnosing people with schizophrenia?

    <p>To classify the disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for a diagnosis of schizophrenia within a month?

    <p>Meeting the symptom criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is classified based on clusters of symptoms in psychiatry?

    <p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the current diagnostic system used in psychiatry?

    <p>DSM-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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