Psychotic Disorders — MCQs

T.J. Crow proposed a classification of schizophrenia patients into type I and type II. Type II schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

A patient presented with short lasting episodic behavioural changes which include agitation and dream-like state with thrashing movements of his limbs. He does not recall these episodes and has no apparent precipitating factor. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

The four A's of schizophrenia described by Bleuler include all of the following except?

An elderly patient presents with auditory hallucinations and a delusion that unknown people are conspiring against him and commenting on his actions. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 42-year-old man, employed by a company for 2 years, believes his fellow employees have conspired to get him fired. He suspects his phone is tapped and that he is followed home, frequently checking his residence for surveillance. He denies auditory hallucinations and has no other symptoms. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?

A schizophrenic patient shows abnormal back and forth movements of hands. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 21-year-old female presents with auditory and persecutory delusions for one month, including beliefs about neighbors recording her activities and making vulgar comments. Her mother denies hearing any such sounds or conspiracies. The patient is diagnosed with schizophrenia and treated with risperidone 3 mg/day, showing symptomatic improvement. However, she subsequently develops a milky discharge from her nipples. Which brain pathway is primarily responsible for this side effect?

Prognosis in Schizophrenia is less favourable if:

All of the following are indications for Electroconvulsive therapy except?

Which of the following is a characteristic clinical manifestation of schizophrenia?