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| What are some characteristics of Schizophrenia? |
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Definition
- Psychotic and residual symptoms >6 months
- Normal consciousness and memory
- Auditory hallucinations predominate |
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| What are the characteristics of PDMC (Psychotic Disorder caused by Medical Condition)? |
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Definition
- Hallucinations are visual and changeable rather than auditory and recurrent
- Occurs in context of acute medical illness
- Symptoms not due to delirium or dementia |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of a Brief Psychotic Disorder? |
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Definition
- Psychotic and residual symptoms lasting 1 day<x<1 month
- Obvious precipitating psychosocial factor
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Term
| What are the characteristics of Schizophreniform disorder? |
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Definition
- Psychotic and residual symptoms lasting 1-6 months
- Obvious precipitating psychosocial factor |
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