Psychotic Disorders — Flashcards

Which paraneoplastic syndrome presents with psychiatric disturbances, memory deficits, seizures, dyskinesias, autonomic instability, and language dysfunction?_____

Early-onset dementia with Parkinsonian features is suggestive of _____ dementia

In cognitive testing; having the patient recite the months of the year backwards would test _____

What is the treatment for postpartum psychosis? _____

Are hallucinations involving a dead relative during a period of bereavement considered normal? _____

Which ego defense is defined as using facts and logic to emotionally distance oneself from a stressful situation? _____

Risks factors for postpartum psychosis include _____ pregnancy, history of bipolar or psychotic disorder, family history, and recent discontinuation of psychotropic medication

Which ego defense is defined as expressing extremely positive thoughts of self/others while ignoring negative thoughts? _____

_____ are misperceptions of real external stimuli

In cognitive testing; asking the patient to provide details of significant life events tests _____