Mental Health Quiz #1

(terms 1-20)

In general: Where in the brain does dopamine have a dysregulation in when Schizophrenia is occurring?

limbic system

Illusions (phone is cat)

External stimuli being confused for something else

Delusion (pill is poison,CIA, Police, FBI, religion, aliens,politics)

False fixed belief

Hallucinations (name 5)

Visual, Auditory, Olfactory, Gustatory, Tactile

Positive (hallucinations, delusions, illusions) vs Negative Symptoms (isolation, lack of affect, sadness)

positive adds, negative takes away

Which Neurotransmitter is highly involved with schizophrenia?

dopamine

Can you admit yourself into the hospital or clinic if you feel you are in voluntary need?

yes, you can check yourself in if you are not feeling safe

Word Clang

mixture of words with a rhythm or rimes

word salad

incoherent mixture of words, phrases, and sentences

Psychosis

detachment from reality

Somatic Symptoms

physical or bodily symptoms

What book is used to diagnose mental health disorders?

DSM-5

What does the term “Off Label” medication mean?

When a medication was created and is being used for a reason that it was not intended

What are the criteria one must meet or have to be put on a 51/50?

One or more of the following: SI, HI, or Gravely Disabled

52/50

an extension of a 51/50 for up to 2 weeks

51/50

up to a 72 hour safety hold

Gravely Disabled

the inability to meet his or her basic needs (food / shelter) and inability to provide self care

HI

Homicidal Ideation (thoughts of harming others)

SI

Suicidal Ideation (thoughts of harming yourself)

how does the brain communicate?

neurotransmitters