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1
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delusion is?

A

fixed-false belief, ego syntonic

2
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hallucination definition?

A

perceptual experience without external stimuli

3
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schizophrenia definition?

A
>2 symptoms of:
delusions
hallucinations
disorganised speech
disorganised/catatonic behaviour
negative symptoms
ALSO:
social/occupational dysfunction
lasts 6/12 at least
non-organix
4
Q

risk factors for schizophrenia?

A
genetics
indirect evidence of cannabis
born in winter
prenatal viral
geography
5
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mx of schizophrenia biological?

A

antipsychotics +/-
mood stabilisers
anxiolytic
ECT

6
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mx of schizophrenia psychosocial?

A
CBT for psychosis
ACT teams
housing
employment programs
social skills training
family support
psychoeducation
7
Q

side effects of antipsychotics?

A
decreased SLUD - anticholinergic
orthostatic hypotension
extrapyramidal
sedation
agranulocytosis (clozapine)
liver dysfunction
metabolic syndrome
QT prolongation
8
Q

Personality Disorders diagnostic?

A

enduring pattern of inner experience and behaviour that deviates from expectations of the individual’s culture
needs >2:
cognition, affect, interpersonal functioning, impulse control

9
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Personality Disorders when established?

A

adolescence/early adulthood

10
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Personality Disorders predispositions?

A

genetic

11
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Cluster A?

A

Mad:
Paranoid
Schizoid - prefers being alone
schizotypal: eccentric behaviours, peculiar thoughts

12
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Cluster B?

A
Bad
Borderline
Antisocial
Narcissistic
histrionic: attention-seeking,  over emotional, sexually inappropriate
13
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Cluster C?

A

Sad

  • Avoidant-fear of criticism/self-inadequacy, awkward, timid, withdrawn
  • dependent
  • OCD
14
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criteria for substance use disorders?

A

PEC WITH MCAT

Physical/psych probs, still use
external roles failures
Craving

withdrawal
internpersonal issues
tolerance
hazardous situations usage

More substance used
Cut down unsuccessful
Activities given up
Time spend on using/finding substance excessive

15
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alcohol screen questions?

A
CAGE
cut down
annoyed
guilty
eye opener