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Which phase of schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal, and impaired judgment?
Which phase of schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal, and impaired judgment?
- Maintenance
- Stabilization
- Prodromal
- Acute (correct)
Which disorder is characterized by delusions lasting at least 1 month but does not impair functioning?
Which disorder is characterized by delusions lasting at least 1 month but does not impair functioning?
- Schizophreniform disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Brief psychotic disorder
- Delusional disorder (correct)
What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia experience polydipsia, leading to hyponatremia?
What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia experience polydipsia, leading to hyponatremia?
- 40%
- 30%
- 20% (correct)
- 10%
Which disorder involves symptoms exactly like schizophrenia but the duration is less than 6 months?
Which disorder involves symptoms exactly like schizophrenia but the duration is less than 6 months?
Before acute symptoms of schizophrenia occur, individuals may experience mild changes in thinking during which phase?
Before acute symptoms of schizophrenia occur, individuals may experience mild changes in thinking during which phase?
What is a key feature that distinguishes schizoaffective disorder from schizophrenia?
What is a key feature that distinguishes schizoaffective disorder from schizophrenia?
Which disorder involves sudden onset symptoms that last between 1 day and 1 month before returning to normal functioning?
Which disorder involves sudden onset symptoms that last between 1 day and 1 month before returning to normal functioning?
What should always be ruled out before a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder is made?
What should always be ruled out before a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder is made?
Which symptom is NOT part of the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia spectrum disorder?
Which symptom is NOT part of the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia spectrum disorder?
Which disorder can be induced by substances such as drugs, alcohol, or medications?
Which disorder can be induced by substances such as drugs, alcohol, or medications?
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