Schizophrenia

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What is the strongest risk factor for developing schizophrenia?
Family history
What are Schneider's first rank symptoms divided into for the features of schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations
Thought disorders
Passivity phenomena
Delusional perceptions
What are the types of auditory hallucinations?
2 or more voices discussing the patient in the third person
Thought echo
Voices commenting on the patients behaviour
What are the types of thought disorders?
Thought insertion
Thought withdrawal
Thought broadcasting
What is passivity phenomena
Bodily sensations being controlled by an external influence
Experiences which are imposed on the individual or influenced by others
What are delusional perceptions?
2 stage process:
Normal object is perceived
Sudden delusional insight into the objects meaning
What are some other features of schizophrenia (excluding Schneider's first rank symptoms)
Impaired insight
Anhedonia
Avolition
Social withdrawal
Catatonia
What is the first line managment for schizophrenia?
Atypical antipsychotics
How is schizophrenia managed?
Atypical antipsychotics
CBT
What is a common comorbidity related to schizophrenia?
CVD
How can you describe voices?
Heard internally or externally?
How many voices?
Content
Commanding?
Third person?
Running commentary?
What are some diferent types of delusions?
Grandiose delusions
Delusions of jealousy
Erotomanic delusions
Somatic delusions
Nihilistic delusions