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Bio Treatment For Schiz: Drug Therapy Flashcards

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What can drugs either act as

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Agonist
Antagonist

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What are the 2 types of antipsychotics

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Typical
Atypical

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When did typical antipsychotics start getting prescribed

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1950s

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What are typical antipsychotics referred as

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1st generation antipsychotics

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What are typical antipsychotics supposed to treat

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Positive symptoms

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What are 3 side effects of typical antipsychotics

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Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Tardive dyskinesia

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How do typical antipsychotics work

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They bind to dopamine receptors and block their actions

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When were atypical antipsychotics start getting prescribed

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1990s onwards

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What are atypical antipsychotics referred as

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2nd generation antipsychotics

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What are atypical antipsychotics made to treat

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Positive symptoms and some negative symptoms e.g social withdrawal

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Side effects of atypical antipsychotics

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Weight gain
Dizziness
Risk of diabetes

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How do atypical antipsychotics work

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They temporarily block the D2 receptors thereby reducing the uptake of dopamine

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Define tardive dyskinesia

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Muscle spams that occur around the mouth and affect speech

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