Psychosis

Question 1

Name some causes of psychosis

Answer 1

Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Severe depression
Drug induced 
Bipolar disorder
Dementia

Question 2

What autoimmune condition can cause psychosis

Answer 2

SLE

Question 3

Apart from hallucinations and delusions, what other symptoms may been seen in schizophrenia?

Answer 3

1. Disorganisation symptoms - of thoughts, mood and speech

2. Negative symptoms - low mood, anhedonia and withdrawal

Question 4

In the diagnostic criteria, which symptoms are classed as 1st degree schizophrenic symptoms?

Answer 4

1. Auditory hallucinations in the 3rd person
2. Thought insertion
3. Delusions of grandiosity / paranoid

Question 5

In the diagnostic criteria, which symptoms are classed as 2nd degree schizophrenic symptoms?

Answer 5

1. Persistent hallucinations in any modality
2. Thought breaks and blocks
3. Catatonic behaviour
4. Negative symptoms such as apathy and withdrawal

Question 6

How do you treat the first episode of psychosis in schizophrenia?

Answer 6

1. Immediate antipsychotics + a care plan formulated

Question 7

What psychological interventions can be used in schizophrenia?

Answer 7

CBT
Family work
Social support
Early intervention service
Rehabilitation