Question 1

The following phrases describe the different symptoms identifiable in psychotic disorders. Match the description with the correct term used to describe that symptom.
-A conscious recognition of one's own condition (in psychiatry, refers to the conscious awareness and understanding of one's own symptoms of maladaptive behavior; highly important in effecting changes in the personality and behavior of a person)

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusion 
B)  Hallucination 
C)  Insight 
D)  Disorganized speech

Question 2

After a very discordant divorce, Mr. A develops intense paranoia, begins to hear the voice of his estranged ex-wife, and feels that people are trying to hurt him. He is admitted to an acute care psychiatric hospital. Within 12 hours of the development of these symptoms, he shows complete resolution of all his symptoms. What is his diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusional disorder 
B)  Shared psychotic disorder (folie à deux) 
C)  Brief psychotic disorder 
D)  Substance-induced psychotic disorder

Question 3

For a child with two schizophrenic parents, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia is close to 100%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Arranged according to its contribution to the overall burden in terms of disability-adjusted life years, where is schizophrenia ranked?

Accepted Answer

A)  5th 
B)  26th 
C)  50th 
D)  100th

Question 5

Which of the following is not a component of community-based care models for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Services are provided preferably in the users' social environment. 
B)  Continuity of care across treatment settings and over time is attempted. 
C)  An attempt is made to offer services in the least restrictive setting. 
D)  Long-term hospitalization is encouraged and recommended liberally.

Question 6

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia in the United States is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.1%. 
B)  0.3-0.7%. 
C)  10%. 
D)  more than 20%.

Question 7

Define social stigma. How can social stigma serve as a barrier for mental health?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The following phrases describe the different symptoms identifiable in psychotic disorders. Match the description with the correct term used to describe that symptom.
-Loss of the orderliness of one's speech characterized by impairments in speech production, tempo, lucidity, and content

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusion 
B)  Hallucination 
C)  Insight 
D)  Disorganized speech

Question 9

All of the following are cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  memory and attention deficits. 
B)  language difficulties. 
C)  problems with executive functioning. 
D)  thought blocking.

Question 10

Globally, ________ are presently diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  about 1,000 people 
B)  about 2 million people 
C)  about 20 million people 
D)  about 10 thousand people

Question 11

For first-episode (also called first-break psychosis) patients who achieve full remission, some clinicians suggest that medication should be tapered or discontinued within a period of 6 months to 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Persons with schizophrenia have a mortality rate approximately ______ times higher than that of the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  10 to 20 
C)  30 to 40

Question 13

________________, ________________, and ______________ are the three arms of the ACT model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Treatment, rehabilitation, support services 
B)  Hospitalization, medications, therapy 
C)  Counseling, medications, hospitalization 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 14

All of the following are true regarding the epidemiology of schizophrenia, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  in 2016, the age-standardized point prevalence of schizophrenia around the world was estimated to be 0.28% (95% uncertainty interval: 0.24-0.31). 
B)  globally, prevalent cases of schizophrenia increased from 13.1 million in 1990 to 20.9 million in 2016. 
C)  studies have consistently shown an association between higher social class and schizophrenia in urban areas of developed countries. 
D)  genetic determinants of schizophrenia are important among the predisposing factors.

Exam 5: Understanding Major Psychotic Disorders