Cognitive Disorders - Psychosis and Schizophrenia

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to cognitive disorders, specifically psychosis and schizophrenia, as discussed in the lecture.

Psychotic Symptoms

Distorted or lost contact with reality, present in conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others.

Schizophrenia

A chronic cognitive disorder characterized by severe disability, brain changes, and interaction with stress.

Positive Symptoms

Excess symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions and hallucinations.

Negative Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia reflecting lessened emotional expression or functioning, such as flat affect and avolition.

Delusions

Fixed false beliefs, often grandiose or persecutory in nature.

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences without external stimuli, commonly visual or auditory.

Epidemiology of Schizophrenia

Occurs in approximately 0.7% of the world population and is present in all cultures and countries.

Co-Morbidities in Schizophrenia

Common conditions that coexist with schizophrenia, including diabetes, substance use disorders, and depression.

Biological Therapies

Treatment approaches such as medications and interventions to improve overall health in schizophrenia patients.

Medication Management

The process of assessing and managing side effects of antipsychotic medications.

Nursing Roles

Responsibilities include assessing mental status changes, managing medications, and providing psychological support.

Recovery Model

An approach focusing on disease management and life improvement for individuals with schizophrenia.

Schizoaffective Disorder

A condition involving mood and psychotic symptoms, requiring distinct criteria for diagnosis.

Delusional Disorder

A type of disorder characterized by stable, systematized delusions without impaired psychosocial functioning.