Psychotic Disorders and Clinical Presentations Quiz

Test your knowledge on schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and their clinical presentations. Explore symptoms, treatments, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?

Persistent depressive mood
Visual hallucinations
Hypomania
Generalized anxiety
#2

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly implicated in psychotic disorders?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#3

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Delusions
Hallucinations
Flat affect
Disorganized speech
#4

Which of the following is a common comorbidity with psychotic disorders?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Bipolar disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
#5

What is the primary treatment for psychotic disorders?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Antidepressants
Antipsychotic medication
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
#6

What is a common feature of brief psychotic disorder?

Symptoms lasting more than six months
Onset exclusively during substance intoxication or withdrawal
Presence of negative symptoms only
Absence of hallucinations or delusions
#7

In catatonic schizophrenia, what is a characteristic motor symptom?

Hyperactivity
Lack of emotional expression
Stupor
Increased appetite
#8

Which of the following is NOT a subtype of schizophrenia according to DSM-5?

Paranoid schizophrenia
Disorganized schizophrenia
Cyclothymic schizophrenia
Catatonic schizophrenia
#9

What is the typical age of onset for schizophrenia in men?

Between 10-20 years old
Between 20-30 years old
Between 30-40 years old
Between 40-50 years old
#10

What is the hallmark symptom of schizoaffective disorder?

Hallucinations
Delusions
Mood episodes
Disorganized behavior
#11

Which psychotic disorder is characterized by delusions that someone is out to harm the individual?

Schizoaffective disorder
Delusional disorder
Brief psychotic disorder
Schizophreniform disorder
#12

Which neurotransmitter system is implicated in the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Glutamate
Norepinephrine
#13

What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia attempt suicide at least once in their lifetime?

10-20%
30-40%
50-60%
70-80%
#14

What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia have a lifetime prevalence of substance abuse disorder?

10-20%
30-40%
50-60%
70-80%
#15

Which neurotransmitter system is targeted by typical antipsychotic medications?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Glutamate

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