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Schizophrenia Name Course Tutor Date Introduction • Schizophrenia: Mental Disorder that affects how an individual thinks, behaves, and feels. Introduction • Patient information: – History of the disease in the family – Previous exposure to mental disorders – Brain development problems – Previous Psychotic symptoms Epidemiology Etiology Some of the Etiological Factors of Schizophrenia include: • Genetic factors (Anderson, 2013) • Environmental factors Risk Factors • Genes and Environment: Apart from heredity, risk factors can involve: – Exposure to viruses – Psychosocial factors – Malnutrition before birth • Different brain chemistry and structure Associated Conditions • Some of the conditions associated with Schizophrenia include: – Depression – Anxiety disorders – Alcohol abuse – Social Isolation – Self-injury – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) HISTORY • The patient has a history of mental disorders, and early childhood complications • The family of the patient also has a history of schizophrenia Physical Examination • Some of the physical characteristics and examinations that a physician conducts in order to make a diagnosis include: – Blood Pressure – Heart Rate – General Appearance – Head and Neck exam – Body Weight Differential Diagnosis Tests • There are no laboratory tests that specifically diagnose schizophrenia. • However, various diagnostic tests can be employed. Treatment • Use ...
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