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What are the 3 phases of schizophrenia?
Prodromal - Active - Residual
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What is psychosis?
A loss of touch with reality
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How is schizophrenia defined in the DSM-V for diagnosis?
Presence of at least 2 core symptoms for at least 5 months
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What are considered positive symptoms in schizophrenia?
Bizarre additions to normal thought/emotions/behaviors
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What is the primary function of antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia?
block the effect of dopamine on the brain
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What is the primary role of the key worker in the Care Program Approach for schizophrenia treatment?
Tracking prognosis and serving as the first point of contact
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What is the efficacy of medication in the long-term treatment of schizophrenia, according to the information provided?
Medication is not very effective for long-term recovery
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What is NOT true for the Aetiology of Schz
There is 1 specific gene for schz - the Schizo gene
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What are mentioned as non-biological risk factors for schizophrenia?
Urbanicity and childhood trauma
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