PMHNP REVIEW- Schizophrenia Questions and Answers Rated A+

PMHNP REVIEW- Schizophrenia Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for Schizophrenia? A. Two or more present for a significant amount of time ( a month, or less if treated). At least one, must be 1, 2, or 3. 1. delusions 2. hallucinations 3. disorganized speech 4. greatly disorganized or catatonic behavior 5. negative symptoms B. disturbance in functioning C. Continuous symptoms in the last 6 mo. (prodromal or residual symptoms, or in an attenuated form D. other disorders with psychotic features have been ruled out E. Not due to substance or medical condition F. If has autism, only make diagnosis if there is prominent delusion or hallucinations presenting for one month What is the incidence of schizophrenia? 1.3% of the US population, 1 % worldwide occurs equally in men and women What is the age of onset of schizophrenia? men have on onset at age 18 women onset age 30 What are the dramatic health conditions assoc. with Schizophrenia? 1. 25-50% attempt suicide 2. ten percent suicide success rate 3. premature co-morbidity What is schizophreniform disorder? Similar to schizophrenia, but symptoms present for at least a month, but not longer than 6 months What is schizoaffective disorder? A. an uninterrupted period of illness during which theres i a major mood episode (major depressive or manic) concurrent with criterion A of schizophrenia. B. Delusions or hallucination for 2 or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode during he lifetime duration of the illness C. Symptoms meet criteria for a major mood episode are present for the majority the of total duration duration of the active and residual portion of the illness D. The disturbance not due to another medical condition or use of substance What are the four phases of schizophrenia? 1. premorbid 2. prodromal 3. acute psychotic phase 4. Stable or residual phase Describe the premorbid phase. a. delayed milestones b. poor scholastic performance c. reduced concentration and motivation d. passivity e. depression, anxiety, irritability, and/or anger f. sleep disturbance g. bedwetting e. social withdrawal and isolation Describe the prodromal phase. a. marked peculiar behavior b. inappropriate expression of feeling