Psychotic Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Question 1

According to the DSM-5, which symptom must be present for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations or delusions lasting at least a month

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Excessive worry and anxiety

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Trouble sleeping and focusing

Question 2

Which of these is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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Delusions

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Flattened affect

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Alogia

Question 3

Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia that involves a decrease in speech or verbal communication?

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Alogia

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Hallucinations

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Delusions

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Experiencing hallucinations or delusions

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Social withdrawal and lack of motivation

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Impaired memory and concentration

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Difficulty expressing emotions

Question 5

Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a psychotic disorder?

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Bipolar disorder with psychotic features

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Schizophrenia

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Brief psychotic disorder

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Schizoaffective disorder

Question 7

What is the primary aim of antipsychotic medication in the treatment of schizophrenia?

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Reduce the severity of hallucinations and delusions

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Improve social and occupational functioning

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Prevent relapse

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Enhance cognitive abilities

Question 8

Which term describes the experience of losing contact with reality?

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Psychosis

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Hallucination

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Delusion

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Schizophrenia

Question 9

Which type of therapy emphasizes training individuals with schizophrenia in social and occupational skills?

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Social skills training

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Dialectical behavior therapy

Question 10

Under which legal framework in the UK can individuals with mental health conditions be involuntarily admitted to a hospital?

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The Mental Health Act 1983

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The National Health Service Act 2006

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The Care Act 2014

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The Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 11

Identify the characteristic symptom of schizophrenia which involves perceiving unreal sensory stimuli:

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Hallucinations

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Delusions

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Disorganized speech

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Flat affect

Question 12

Which term describes an unwavering false belief despite contradicting evidence?

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Delusion

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Hallucination

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Obsession

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Phobia

Question 13

Identify the neurotransmitter implicated in the development of schizophrenia:

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Norepinephrine

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Glutamate

Question 14

What is the primary aim of antipsychotic medication in the management of schizophrenia?

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Reduction in the severity of psychotic symptoms

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Complete elimination of all psychotic symptoms

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Prevention of future episodes of psychosis

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Complete cure of schizophrenia

Question 15

What term refers to a period of reduced symptoms in schizophrenia?

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Intermission

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Prodrome

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Exacerbation

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Relapse

Question 16

How do neuroimaging techniques help in understanding psychotic disorders?

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Neuroimaging techniques can show structural and functional differences in the brains of people with psychotic disorders.

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Neuroimaging techniques are not used to diagnose psychotic disorders.

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Neuroimaging techniques can definitively diagnose psychotic disorders.

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Neuroimaging techniques are rarely used in assessing psychotic disorders due to limited access.

Question 17

Evaluate the potential advantages and drawbacks of using psychopharmacological treatments for psychotic disorders. Consider their effectiveness, side effects, and the need for personalized treatment plans.

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Psychopharmacological treatments can effectively alleviate symptoms of psychotic disorders and enhance overall functioning.

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Psychopharmacological treatments are the only effective option for treating psychotic disorders.

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Psychopharmacological treatments have no negative side effects.

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Psychopharmacological treatments should always be the first line of defense against psychotic disorders.

Question 18

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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Hallucinations

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Anhedonia

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Depersonalization

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Avolition

Question 19

An individual who believes they are being constantly monitored by the government is experiencing which type of delusion?

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Persecutory delusion

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Grandiose delusion

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Somatic delusion

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Religious delusion

Question 20

Which neurotransmitter is thought to play a significant role in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Acetylcholine

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Serotonin

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GABA

Question 21

Which treatment option is considered the first-line intervention for schizophrenia?

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Antipsychotic medication

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Family therapy

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

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Psychotherapy

Question 22

What is the primary goal of psychosocial interventions in schizophrenia?

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To improve social and occupational functioning

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To reduce hallucinations

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To eliminate delusions

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To prevent relapse

Question 23

Differentiate between a hallucination and an illusion.

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Hallucinations are perceptions without an external stimulus, while illusions are misperceptions of real stimuli.

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Hallucinations are more common in schizophrenia, while illusions are more common in bipolar disorder.

Question 24

Which statement about schizophrenia is accurate?

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Schizophrenia is a lifelong condition requiring ongoing management.

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Schizophrenia can be completely cured with medication alone.

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Schizophrenia only affects people with a family history of the condition.

Question 25

What is the role of family therapy in the treatment of psychotic disorders?

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To provide support, education, and improved communication among family members and the individual with the disorder.

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To directly treat the symptoms of psychosis.