Psychotic Disorders: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Question 1

Which symptom of schizophrenia involves experiencing vivid and often bizarre perceptual experiences that are not real?

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Hallucinations

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Withdrawn behavior

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Depressed mood

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Incoherent speech

Question 2

What term describes a sudden onset of severe psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions?

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Acute psychosis

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Manic episode

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Depressive episode

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Catatonic schizophrenia

Question 3

Which symptom of schizophrenia involves a lack of or greatly diminished interest in activities that were previously enjoyable?

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Anhedonia

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Alogia

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Agitation

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Euphoria

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter system is thought to play a significant role in the development of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Acetylcholine

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GABA

Question 5

What type of medication is primarily used to treat the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Antipsychotics

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Lithium

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Antidepressants

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Anticonvulsants

Question 6

Which condition involves experiencing both psychotic symptoms and significant mood changes?

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Schizoaffective disorder

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Bipolar disorder

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Major depressive disorder

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Anxiety disorder

Question 7

What term defines a fixed and often irrational belief that does not change despite evidence to the contrary?

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Delusion

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Hallucination

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Illusion

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Obsession

Question 8

Which factor has been identified as a potential contributor to the development of psychotic disorders?

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Extreme stress

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Physical illness

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Financial stability

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Good social support

Question 9

What term describes an altered perception where an actual stimulus is misinterpreted or distorted?

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Illusion

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Hallucination

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Delusion

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Thought disorder

Question 10

Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the development of schizophrenia?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 11

What is a **prognosis** for individuals with psychotic disorders?

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Varies widely

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Generally favorable

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Generally poor

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Typically fatal

Question 12

Which of the following is a symptom of psychosis that involves a loss or reduction in normal functions?

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Apathy

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Hallucinations

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Delusions

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Disorganized speech

Question 13

Which key feature sets psychotic disorders apart from other mental health conditions like mood or personality disorders?

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A significant break from reality

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Exclusively caused by genetics

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Always accompanied by severe cognitive impairment

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More common in women than men

Question 14

How do cultural factors impact the diagnosis of psychotic disorders?

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Cultural beliefs and norms influence how hallucinations and delusions are perceived, affecting diagnosis.

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Cultural factors do not influence the diagnosis of psychotic disorders.

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Cultural factors solely dictate the treatment approach for psychotic disorders.

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Cultural factors are the main cause of psychotic disorders.

Question 15

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia, characterized by false beliefs that cannot be corrected by logical reasoning?

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Delusions

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Hallucinations

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Avolition

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Flat affect

Question 16

The term 'negative symptoms' in schizophrenia refers to a decrease or absence of certain mental functions. Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom?

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Loss of motivation and pleasure

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Excited and elated speech

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Visual distortions

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Disorganized thinking

Question 17

Which neurotransmitter system is strongly implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, and its dysfunction is believed to contribute to the disorder's symptoms?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 18

Atypical antipsychotics differ from typical antipsychotics in that they:

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Have a lower risk of causing movement-related side effects

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Are more effective in treating positive symptoms

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Are associated with weight gain

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Cause sedation

Question 19

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for psychosis involves a range of techniques. Which of the following is a key component of CBT for psychosis?

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Challenging and modifying dysfunctional beliefs

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Improving social skills

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Medication management

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Electroconvulsive therapy

Question 20

Auditory hallucinations can be a distressing symptom of schizophrenia. What is the term for the experience of hearing voices that comment on the person's thoughts or behavior?

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Auditory hallucinations

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Visual hallucinations

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Tactile hallucinations

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Olfactory hallucinations

Question 21

Which type of psychotic disorder is characterized by delusions of grandeur and elevated mood, along with periods of depression?

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Schizoaffective disorder

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Schizophrenia

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Manic episode

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Bipolar disorder

Question 22

Cognitive decline is a common feature of schizophrenia that can develop over time. What is the term for this progressive deterioration of mental function?

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Cognitive decline

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Negative symptoms

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Positive symptoms

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Extrapyramidal side effects