Deck 17: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Question 1

Attenuated psychosis syndrome is another word for?

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

Answer 1

Prodromal symptoms of schizophrenia

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is most strongly associated with schizophrenia ?

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

Answer 2

Dopamine

Question 3

Which of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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

Answer 3

Flat affect

Question 4

When is schizophrenia typically diagnosed?

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

Question 5

Which of the following are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

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

Question 6

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

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