Question 1

Which of the following events, if experienced during childhood, is associated with increased risk of developing Schizophrenia?&#10;A) Divorce of parents&#10;B) Bullying&#10;C) Sexual abuse&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed events (divorce of parents, bullying, and sexual abuse) have been associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. These adverse childhood experiences can contribute to the development of the disorder by affecting brain development, stress response systems, and psychological well-being.

Question 2

What is the primary action of antipsychotic drugs in the brain?&#10;A) They increase serotonin activity&#10;B) They increase dopamine activity&#10;C) They reduce dopamine activity&#10;D) They reduce serotonin activity

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs primarily work by reducing dopamine activity in the brain, which helps to alleviate symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations and delusions.

Question 3

Antipsychotic drugs primarily affect which symptoms of schizophrenia?&#10;A) Positive symptoms&#10;B) Negative symptoms&#10;C) Disorganised symptoms&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs are most effective in treating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions.

Question 4

What is the relationship between dissociative symptoms and auditory hallucinations?&#10;A) Auditory hallucinations trigger dissociative symptoms&#10;B) Auditory hallucinations are more likely to occur shortly after people experience an increase in dissociative symptoms&#10;C) Negative symptoms trigger both dissociative symptoms and auditory hallucinations&#10;D) There is no relationship

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucinations are more likely to occur shortly after an increase in dissociative symptoms, suggesting a temporal relationship where dissociation may precede and potentially contribute to the emergence of auditory hallucinations.

Question 5

Enlargement of the ventricles is particularly associated with which symptoms?&#10;A) Positive&#10;B) Negative&#10;C) Disorganised&#10;D) All symptoms

Accepted Answer

The answer of Enlargement of the ventricles is particularly associated...

Question 6

What percentage of patients with Schizophrenia show some improvement in symptoms if they take antipsychotic drugs?&#10;A) 0%&#10;B) 30%&#10;C) 70%&#10;D) 100%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 70% of patients with schizophrenia show some improvement in symptoms when they take antipsychotic drugs, according to various studies and clinical trials.

Question 7

Which of the following is a side-effect of antipsychotic drugs?&#10;A) Weight gain&#10;B) Sedation&#10;C) Extrapyramidal symptoms&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs can cause a range of side effects, including weight gain, sedation, and extrapyramidal symptoms (such as tremors and rigidity), making all of the listed options correct.

Question 8

Social-skills training for patients with Schizophrenia has beneficial effects on&#10;A) Psychosocial functioning and independent living&#10;B) Positive symptoms&#10;C) The risk of relapse&#10;D) Dopamine activity in the brain

Accepted Answer

Social-skills training for patients with Schizophrenia primarily aims to improve psychosocial functioning and independent living by enhancing interpersonal skills, communication, and daily living skills.

Question 9

In order to reduce auditory hallucinations, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) should be directed which region of the brain?&#10;A) Striatum&#10;B) Hippocampus&#10;C) Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex&#10;D) Temperoparietal junction

Accepted Answer

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeted at the temporoparietal junction has been shown to reduce auditory hallucinations, particularly in patients with schizophrenia. This area is involved in processing language and auditory information, which is why stimulating it can help alleviate hallucinations.

Deck 4: Schizophrenia