Diagnosing Schizophrenia and
Emerging Treatment Options

Post Test

A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.
1. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following except:
  a. Hallucinations, most often auditory
 b. Flat affect (blunted emotional response)
 c. Disordered though processes
 d. Bizarre behaviors
2. Per the DSM IV Diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, a patient must always have two (or more) characteristic symptoms for a significant portion of time during a one-month period (or less if successfully treated).
  True
  False
3. Differential diagnoses to rule out before making a schizophrenia diagnosis include:
 a. Schizoid Personality
 b. Asperger’s Syndrome
 c. Bipolar Disorder
 d. All of the above
4. Even with consistent use of medication, what percentage of schizophrenia patients suffer relapse?
 a. 5-15%
 b. 10-20%
 c. 15-25%
 d. 20-30%
5. Long-acting injectable (Depot) antipsychotics are widely used in the US, UK, and Australia.
 True
 False
6. Which of the following are components of schizophrenia treatment:
  a. Antipsychotic medications
  b. Family psycho education
 c. ACT teams
 d. Case Management
 e. All of the above
7. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program reduced hospitalizations for severely mentally ill patients by approximately 40%.
  True
 False
8. Which of the following is not correct regarding the comparison of ACT vs. Standard Case Management (SCM):
 a. SCM was more effective than ACT in the first two years, but ACT was more efficient during the final year
  b. Only the ACT group showed a significant reduction in substance use over time
 c. SCM program costs were about one-half of ACT costs, but subjects in the SCM group used more mental health center services
9. MBHO contracts with Community Mental Health Centers provides alternative services not typically covered by the MBHO such as housing, employment services, legal services, and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).
   True
   False
10. To get patients into treatment on a regular basis, it is important for provider or home health groups with a behavioral health component to be creative by offering weekend appointments or after-hours services.
  True
  False

 

Diagnosing Schizophrenia and
Emerging Treatment Options

Activity evaluation and improvement process:
Please rate this activity on the following scale:
4 - Excellent        3 - Good        2 - Fair        1 - Poor
1.Based on the content presented I am better able to:  
  • Have a general knowledge of Schizophrenia and recognize accurate diagnosis
    4        3        2        1
  • Be familiar with Schizophrenia Guidelines from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
    4        3        2        1
  • Have an understanding of current and new behavioral and pharmacological treatments for Schizophrenia
    4        3        2        1
  • Be familiar with issues related to patient compliance and adherence to treatment
    4        3        2        1
2. Activity met my expectations    4        3        2        1  
3. Activity was free of bias    4        3        2        1
4. Activity content was understandable    4        3        2        1
5. Presenter was free of bias    4        3        2        1
6. Method of learning was beneficial    4        3        2        1
7. Presenter covered material to extent expected    4        3        2        1
8. What other topics are of interest to you?
9. Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:
Reviewing my organization’s coverage of schizophrenia and other behavioral health issues
Providing treatment guidelines to providers
My practice patterns will not change
Other    Specify:
 
10. From the content of this activity, I will be able to impact patient outcomes at the point of care by:
 
11. Will the content presented increase your abilities in any of the following areas? Please check all that apply.
Management and leadership skills
Business/financial expertise to manage the medical loss ratio
Exchange ideas and network with colleagues to improve patient outcomes
Be aware of updates of Congress, pharmaceutical, Health & Human Services, and other regulatory concerns
Clear knowledge of practice of medicine especially common disease
Stay updated on clinical conditions

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