biological treatments for schizophrenia

Question 1

antipsychotics

Answer 1

also known as neuroleptics
medication used to control psychotic symptoms eg: delusions and hallucinations
pill form or injected

Question 2

2 types

Answer 2

typical
atypical

Question 3

typical anti psych

Answer 3

first gen drug therapy used since 1950s
less popular now bc of severe side effects: dry mouth, confusion
only treat positive symptoms

Question 4

how typical works

Answer 4

work as dopamine antagonists, calm dopamine activity by blocking dopamine receptors at the synapse

Question 5

eg of typical

Answer 5

chlorpromazine

Question 6

atypical

Answer 6

second gen 1970s and onwards
avoid severe side effects and also adress negative symptoms
less likely to cause involuntary movements

Question 7

atypical work

Answer 7

block dopamine receptors but also act on other neurotransmitters eg: serotonin or glutamate

Question 8

side effects of atypical

Answer 8

weight gain
and cardiovascular issues

Question 9

eg of atypical

Answer 9

clozapine

Question 10

positive of drug therapy

Answer 10

leucht meta analysis drug therapy more effective than placebos

bagnall 200+ studies comparing atypical and typical. atypical more effective. clozapine most effective

cheap

Question 11

negative

Answer 11

only suppress symptoms and not underlaying problem

tarrier used drugs, cbt or both
both most effective