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Psych Midterm
Schizophrenia
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
03/21/2010

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Eitiology
Definition
Neurobiochemical (dopamine hypothesis), neuranatomical (structural abnormalities), genetic, nongenetic risk factors (pregnancy/birth complications, stress)
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Schizo-affective
Definition
combined w/ depression, anxiety or BPD
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comorbidity
Definition
substance abuse, nicotine dependence (90%), depression, anxiety, psychosis induced polydipsia (fluid restritction)
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Phases
Definition
prodromal, acute, maintenance & stability
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Withdrawn Catatonia
Definition
abrupt onset, favorable prognosis, abn motor Bx
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Excited Catatonia
Definition
talk, shout conitinually, may be incoherent. gross hyperactivity. nutrition fluids & rest = priority. may be destructive & aggressive
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Paranoid
Definition
intense strongly defended irrational suspicion. projection most common DM. frightened lonely & helpless
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Disorganized
Definition
most regressed & socially impaired. early onset & poor prognosis. inappropriate affect, bizarre mannerisms, grimaces, giggles, incoherent speech, loose association, clang associations, word salad, blocking
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