Question 1

Which neurotransmitter is most strongly associated with schizophrenia ?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA
B)  Serotonin
C)  Dopamine
D)  Glutamate C

Question 2

Which of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flat affect
B)  Suspiciousness
C)  Disorganized communication
D)  A and B
E)   A and C A

Question 3

Which of the following are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grandiosity
B)  Anhedonia
C)  Paranoia
D)  A and B
E)   A and C D

Question 4

What is the leading cause of death among people with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicide
B)  Stroke
C)  Heart disease
D)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 5

When is schizophrenia typically diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 18
B)  18 to 22
C)  20 to 25
D)  20 to 30
E)  35 to 50

Question 6

Attenuated psychosis syndrome is another word for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive symptoms of schizophrenia
B)  Prodromal symptoms of schizophrenia
C)  Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
D)  Psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia

Exam 17: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders