FIVE THINGS TO KNOW for MODULE 3
Key Difference:
8. Be able to define/differentiate between delusions and Delusions involve false beliefs that the mind interprets as real, even when
hallucinations and give 5 examples of each. contradictory evidence is presented.
Hallucinations involve false sensory experiences that feel real, even though
nothing is stimulating the senses.
5 Examples of Delusions:
Persecutory Delusion: Believing that others are plotting to harm or spy on them,
such as thinking the government is monitoring their every move.
Grandiose Delusion: Believing they have exceptional abilities or are famous, such
as thinking they are a famous historical figure or have superpowers.
Referential Delusion: Believing that certain gestures, comments, or events are
specifically directed at them, like thinking a TV show is sending them personal
messages.
Somatic Delusion: Believing something is physically wrong with their body, such as
thinking they have an insect infestation under their skin when there is no evidence.
Erotomanic Delusion: Believing that someone, often a stranger or celebrity, is in
love with them despite no contact or interaction.
5 Examples of Hallucinations:
Auditory Hallucinations: Hearing voices or sounds that aren't there, such as
hearing someone calling their name when alone.
Visual Hallucinations: Seeing people, shapes, or lights that don’t exist, like seeing
shadows or figures in an empty room.
, Olfactory Hallucinations: Smelling scents that aren't present, such as the smell of
smoke or decay when there is none.
Tactile Hallucinations: Feeling physical sensations that aren’t happening, such as
feeling bugs crawling on their skin.
Gustatory Hallucinations: Tasting something unusual or unpleasant that isn't there,
like tasting metal or poison in their food.
simple nursing study guides schizo s/s
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K3r8iwhbThRDYcFjJwKRG26UqDwvF4bJ/view?
usp=sharing
schizo communication
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wn-5R-G75KHQDQSQ3jwVxEAit_fT-UIc/view?
usp=sharing
schizo pharm
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1atdZWt8lYxiAEuU-k8BbonjJwuOZNSO5/view?
usp=sharing
antipsychotics
https://drive.google.com/file/d/126Gwf4r4zadI9OSpwfTVLqqjvs89pW1B/view?
usp=sharing
,simple nursing video links https://simplenursing.com/video-playlist/?category=schizophrenia
https://simplenursing.com/video-playlist/?category=psych-meds-playlist
osmosis link - schizo
https://youtu.be/PURvJV2SMso?si=OCKIAh4fpL9slK5Q
schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders A group of disorders on a spectrum
¢We will focus mostly on schizophrenia but be aware:
Brief psychotic disorder: sudden onset - one month, never happens again
Schizophreniform disorder: one to six months
Schizoaffective disorder: features of schizophrenia and a mood disorder
You will see in personality disorders: schizoid and schizotypal under Cluster A
, Schizophrenia - Overview ¢Characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized
behavior and other symptoms that cause substantial social and/ or occupational
dysfunctions.
What category do these fall into?
-feeling strange sensations = halucinations
-believing you are close to curing a disease = ideas of grandeur
-believing the police are following you = paranoia
-repeating another person’s words by imitation = echolalia
-extreme purposeless motor activity = hyper-catatonia
¢Symptoms fall into four categories: positive, negative, cognitive and mood **
know the differences
¢Clients require long-term integrated treatment with medications, psychosocial
therapies, and recommended use of the recovery model. non-linear
¢Symptoms vary greatly among people
brief psychotic disorder psychotic episodes with a duration of at least 1 day but less than 1 month. only
happens once in lifetime, self-resolve
Key Difference:
8. Be able to define/differentiate between delusions and Delusions involve false beliefs that the mind interprets as real, even when
hallucinations and give 5 examples of each. contradictory evidence is presented.
Hallucinations involve false sensory experiences that feel real, even though
nothing is stimulating the senses.
5 Examples of Delusions:
Persecutory Delusion: Believing that others are plotting to harm or spy on them,
such as thinking the government is monitoring their every move.
Grandiose Delusion: Believing they have exceptional abilities or are famous, such
as thinking they are a famous historical figure or have superpowers.
Referential Delusion: Believing that certain gestures, comments, or events are
specifically directed at them, like thinking a TV show is sending them personal
messages.
Somatic Delusion: Believing something is physically wrong with their body, such as
thinking they have an insect infestation under their skin when there is no evidence.
Erotomanic Delusion: Believing that someone, often a stranger or celebrity, is in
love with them despite no contact or interaction.
5 Examples of Hallucinations:
Auditory Hallucinations: Hearing voices or sounds that aren't there, such as
hearing someone calling their name when alone.
Visual Hallucinations: Seeing people, shapes, or lights that don’t exist, like seeing
shadows or figures in an empty room.
, Olfactory Hallucinations: Smelling scents that aren't present, such as the smell of
smoke or decay when there is none.
Tactile Hallucinations: Feeling physical sensations that aren’t happening, such as
feeling bugs crawling on their skin.
Gustatory Hallucinations: Tasting something unusual or unpleasant that isn't there,
like tasting metal or poison in their food.
simple nursing study guides schizo s/s
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K3r8iwhbThRDYcFjJwKRG26UqDwvF4bJ/view?
usp=sharing
schizo communication
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wn-5R-G75KHQDQSQ3jwVxEAit_fT-UIc/view?
usp=sharing
schizo pharm
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1atdZWt8lYxiAEuU-k8BbonjJwuOZNSO5/view?
usp=sharing
antipsychotics
https://drive.google.com/file/d/126Gwf4r4zadI9OSpwfTVLqqjvs89pW1B/view?
usp=sharing
,simple nursing video links https://simplenursing.com/video-playlist/?category=schizophrenia
https://simplenursing.com/video-playlist/?category=psych-meds-playlist
osmosis link - schizo
https://youtu.be/PURvJV2SMso?si=OCKIAh4fpL9slK5Q
schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders A group of disorders on a spectrum
¢We will focus mostly on schizophrenia but be aware:
Brief psychotic disorder: sudden onset - one month, never happens again
Schizophreniform disorder: one to six months
Schizoaffective disorder: features of schizophrenia and a mood disorder
You will see in personality disorders: schizoid and schizotypal under Cluster A
, Schizophrenia - Overview ¢Characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized
behavior and other symptoms that cause substantial social and/ or occupational
dysfunctions.
What category do these fall into?
-feeling strange sensations = halucinations
-believing you are close to curing a disease = ideas of grandeur
-believing the police are following you = paranoia
-repeating another person’s words by imitation = echolalia
-extreme purposeless motor activity = hyper-catatonia
¢Symptoms fall into four categories: positive, negative, cognitive and mood **
know the differences
¢Clients require long-term integrated treatment with medications, psychosocial
therapies, and recommended use of the recovery model. non-linear
¢Symptoms vary greatly among people
brief psychotic disorder psychotic episodes with a duration of at least 1 day but less than 1 month. only
happens once in lifetime, self-resolve
