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Correct. This is a first rank symptom of schizophrenia and is usually in the form of a third person commentary.
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a
Auditory hallucinations
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Incorrect. This is seen in many patients with schizophrenia but it is not a first rank symptom.
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d
Slowing of movements
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Incorrect. This is a negative symptom of schizophrenia but is not a first rank symptom.
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c
Anhedonia
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Incorrect. This is seen in many patients with schizophrenia but it is not a first rank symptom.
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e
Loss of libido
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Incorrect. This is seen in many patients with schizophrenia but it is not a first rank symptom.
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b
Difficulty maintaining personal hygiene
Concept
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Schizophrenia
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Psychiatry
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43 year old female presents to the GP with deterioration of their previously well controlled schizophrenia. You discover they have recently stopped taking their medication.

Whilst taking their history you note feelings of anhedonia, auditory hallucinations, difficulty maintaining personal hygiene as well as slowing of movements and a poor sex drive

Which symptom is a first rank symptom of schizophrenia?
a