Psychosis and Psychotic Disorder

Question 1

What is broadly defined as a loss of contact with reality?

Answer 1

Psychosis

Question 2

What are signs and symptoms of Psychosis?

Answer 2

1) Delusions
2) Hallucinations
3) Thought disorganization
4) Agitation and aggression

Question 3

A belief that one is being followed or harassed by outside entity is an example of what kind of delusion?

Answer 3

Persecutory delusions

Question 4

A belief that one is a billionaire is an example of what kind of delusion?

Answer 4

Grandiose delusions

Question 5

A belief that a famous person is in love with you is an example of what kind of delusion?

Answer 5

Erotomanic delusions

Question 6

Believing ones sinuses have been infested with worms is an example of what kind of delusion?

Answer 6

Somatic delusions

Question 7

Believing a dialog on TV is directed towards you is an example of what kind of delusion?

Answer 7

Delusions of reference

Question 8

Believing one’s thoughts and movements are being controlled by a powerful outside force is an example of what kind of delusion?

Answer 8

Delusions of control

Question 9

What is the difference between an Illusion and a Hallucination?

Answer 9

Illusions are misinterpretations of something that is present while a hallucination is actually seeing/hearing something without ANY actual stimuli

Question 10

What is the treatment for acute psychosis?

Answer 10

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Question 11

What is the method of action for Haloperidol (Haldol)?

Answer 11

Postsynaptic blockade of dopamine D2 receptors

Question 12

What is the most common type of Hallucination?

Answer 12

Auditory