Psych Flashcards
In a delusional order, what criteria must not have been met?
Criteria A for schizophrenia
How long must sxs last to be called a delusional disorder?
1 month or more
Greater than or equal to 2 of which sxs must be present during a month period to be called schizophrenia?
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behavior, negative sxs (lack of affect, alogia, etc.)
What percentage of monozygotic twins are affected with schizophrenia?
> 40%
What pathway might cause excess dopamine in schizophrenia?
mesolimbic
What are 2 antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia?
Risperidone, prochlorperazine
What are different mood disorders?
Depressive (MDD, dysthymia), bipolar (I/II, cyclothymia)
5 or more of what sxs must be present during a 2 wk period to diagnose major depressive episode?
MSIGECAPS: depressed Mood, increased/decreased Sleep, decreased Interest, Guilt, decreased Energy, decreased Concentration, increased/decreased Appetite, Psychomotor agitation/retardation, Suicidal ideation
3 or more of what criteria must be present at least 1 wk to diagnose a manic episode?
GST PAID: Grandiosity, Sleep (decreased need), Talkative, Pleasurable activities, Painful consequences, Activity, Ideas (flight of), Distractable
What is a mixed episode?
Manic behavior, racing thoughts with depressive feelings
How is MDD defined?
Two or more episodes, separated by 2 or more months
What is dysthymia?
Depressed mood most of day, for more days than not, for 2+ yrs
What is bipolar I?
Disorder in which at least one manic or mixed episode occurs
What is bipolar II?
Disorder in which there is at least 1 MDE and at least 1 hypomanic episode, but no history of manic or mixed episode
Can antidepressants by themselves be used to treat bipolar?
No, that should be avoided
