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Schizophrenia:
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Out of touch with reality; not a split personality
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Positive schizophrenia (in terms of given):
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Delusions (firmly held beliefs not based in reality), hallucinations (Sensory experiences without external stimulus)
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Disorganized schizophrenia:
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Disorganized speech – words don’t make since; disorganized behavior – throwing of arms
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Negative (in terms of taken away):
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Flat affect – no facial expression; lack of speech (poverty of speech – says very little), avolition – can’t get the person to do anything; no motivation – anhedonia – inability to experience pleasure; go to comedy and don’t laugh
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Treatment of schizophrenia:
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Anti-psychotic drugs; 1st generation focused on positive symptoms; 2nd generation focused on positive and negative, fewer side effects.
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Treatement of positive symptoms
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Medication treats the positive symptoms; side effect – Tardivedyskenisia – late appearing movements.
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Age of onset of schizophrenia:
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Early 20’s or late teens
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Cause of schizophrenia
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Biologically based, but genetics do not play the whole role. Genetics will play a role but not the entire role. Most important transmitter for schizophrenia is dopamine in access.
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Schizophrenogenic mother theory:
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was a cold aloof mother, which gives you predisposition to schizophrenia.
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Cognitive Disorders:
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Changes in cognitive functioning which are the most obvious signs of a damaged brain.
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What is oriented x3:
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Who are they, where are they, what is the date?
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Delirium:
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Acute confusion-al state, sudden onset (medical emergency)… Caused by fever, medication, head injury, UTI.
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Dementia:
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Refers to cognitive confusion (simple words); progressive and long lasting.
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Alzheimer’s disease:
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Characterized by gradual and progressive memory impairment and cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s is a one sub system of dementia. Cause: Most likely hereditary; onset in 60-70, occasionally in 40-50 but rare. Treatment unknown; just drugs that slow down the progression.
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TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury):
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Caused by accidents, falls, sports injuries. Treatment: Extensive rehabilitation. Pg 504 for lobes of the brain.
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ADHD:
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Inattention – easily distractible; impulsivity – acting before thinking; hyperactivity – overly energetic. Must display symptoms in two different settings. Stimulant prescription used for treatment, eg, Ritalin, Concerta, vyvanse, non-stimulant strattera, behavior therapy, praise good behavior; ignore bad behavior … Cause, unknown
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder:
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Bad kid. A recurrent pattern of negative defiant disobedient and hostile behavior towards authority figures. Treatment: Unknown (parent’s choice)
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Conduct disorder:
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: (Heading towards juvenile centers). Persistent, receptive violation of rules and disregard for rights of others. Symptoms: destructive, abuse animals, violate rules; runaway. Cause, unknown; treatment, unknown
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Separation anxiety:
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Kids who don’t want to be left alone
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Childhood depression
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Just like adult depression; also complains of somatic problems. Treatment: Medication & Counseling.
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Enuresis:
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Bedwetting after age of 5 years. Treatment: Imipramine (anti-depressant), ddavp (nasal spray) behavioral therapy (Bell and pad).
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Encopresis
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after age 4 continuing to have bowel movements in pants. Treatment: Toileting schedule
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Tourette’s syndrome:
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Vocal ticks or physical ticks; cause, unknown, treatment, unknown
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Autism:
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Aloof or apart from others; lack of social interaction; delay of speech. No cure; expensive individual treatment.
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