Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
give the three characteristic features of schizophrenia
A
auditory hallucinations
bizarre delusions
thought disorder
2
Q
give some risk factors for schizophrenia (in order of risk)
A
family hx immigrant status childhood adversity/social difficulties obstetric complications chronic cannabis use
3
Q
give the four Schneiders first rank symptoms of schizophrenia
A
auditory hallucinations
delusional perception
delusions of thought interference
passivity phenomena or delusions of control
4
Q
give the two options for emergency treatment of behaviour disturbance
A
commence a SGA (eg. olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine)
+ long acting benzodiazepine
option 2: prescribe a low potency first generation antipsychotic such as chlorpromazine for a first episode
5
Q
describe some agents you could use in a maintenance regime for schizophrenia
A
SGA
non-sedating FGA
depot antipsychotic
