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10. Biological Approach To Treating OCD Flashcards

1
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What does SSRI stand for?

A

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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What does drug therapy do to the brain?

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Increases or decreases levels of neurotransmitters

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What is the standard treatment for symptoms of OCD?

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SSRI antidepressants

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What system do SSRIs work on?

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Serotonin system

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Where is serotonin released from?

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Presynaptic neurons

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What does serotonin travel across in the brain?

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Synapses

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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9
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What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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10
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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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12
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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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13
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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

SNRIs

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14
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what are tricyclics?

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older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
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15
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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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16
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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17
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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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18
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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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19
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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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20
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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

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less effort required

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  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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23
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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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Goldacre

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goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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25
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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26
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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27
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What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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28
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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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29
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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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30
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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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31
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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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32
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what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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33
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what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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34
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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35
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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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36
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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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37
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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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38
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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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39
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A03- comparison with CBT

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less effort required

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  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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41
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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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42
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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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43
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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44
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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45
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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46
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

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47
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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

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48
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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49
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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50
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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51
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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52
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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53
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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54
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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55
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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56
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

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57
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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58
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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59
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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60
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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61
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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62
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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63
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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64
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

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65
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

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66
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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67
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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68
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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69
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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70
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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71
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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72
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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73
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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74
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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75
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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76
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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77
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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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78
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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79
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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80
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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81
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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82
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

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83
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

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84
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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85
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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86
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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87
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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88
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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89
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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90
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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91
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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92
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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93
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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94
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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95
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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96
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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97
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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98
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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99
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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100
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

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101
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

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102
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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103
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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104
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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105
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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106
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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107
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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108
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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109
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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110
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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111
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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112
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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113
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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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114
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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115
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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116
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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What are the effects of snris

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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What are the effects of snris

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goldacre
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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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What are the effects of snris

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goldacre
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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goldacre
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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What are the effects of snris

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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what are SNRIs?

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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What are the effects of snris

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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what are SNRIs?

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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What are the effects of snris

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- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

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what are tricyclics?

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older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

SNRIs

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what are tricyclics?

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older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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less effort required

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

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What are the effects of snris

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clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

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reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

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tricyclics

SNRIs

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what are tricyclics?

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older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
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what are SNRIs?

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serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

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less effort required

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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

293
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

295
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

301
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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

304
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

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therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

311
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

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released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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what do SSRI’S prevent?

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the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
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what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

322
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

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more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

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blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

325
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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

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less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

329
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

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ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

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Fluoxetine

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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

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3-4 months of daily use

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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

337
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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

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what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
339
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what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

340
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

341
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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

342
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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

343
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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

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studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

347
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

348
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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

349
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

350
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

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What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

352
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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

353
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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

354
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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

355
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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

356
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
357
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

358
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

359
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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

360
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why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

361
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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

362
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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

365
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What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

366
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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

367
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

368
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

369
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What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

370
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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

371
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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

372
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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

373
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what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

374
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what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
375
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what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

376
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

377
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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

378
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

379
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What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

380
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how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

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70%

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A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
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A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

383
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

384
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Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

385
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explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

386
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what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

387
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What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

388
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what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

389
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how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

390
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why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

391
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

392
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
393
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

394
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why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

395
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what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

396
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

397
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

398
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

399
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
400
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

401
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

402
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

403
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

404
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

405
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

406
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

407
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

408
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

409
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

410
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
411
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

412
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

413
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

414
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

415
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

416
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

417
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
418
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

419
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

420
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

421
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

422
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

423
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

424
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

425
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

426
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

427
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

428
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
429
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

430
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

431
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

432
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

433
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

434
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

435
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
436
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

437
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

438
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

439
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

440
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

441
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

442
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

443
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

444
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

445
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

446
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
447
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

448
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

449
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

450
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

451
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

452
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

453
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
454
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

455
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

456
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

457
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

458
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

459
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

460
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

461
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

462
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

463
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

464
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
465
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

466
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

467
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

468
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

469
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

470
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

471
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
472
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

473
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

474
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

475
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

476
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

477
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

478
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

479
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

480
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

481
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

482
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
483
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

484
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

485
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

486
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

487
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

488
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

489
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
490
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

491
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

492
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

493
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

494
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

495
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

496
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

497
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

498
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

499
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

500
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
501
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

502
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

503
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

504
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

505
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

506
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

507
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
508
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

509
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

510
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

511
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

512
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

513
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

514
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

515
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

516
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

517
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

518
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
519
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

520
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

521
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

522
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

523
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

524
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

525
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
526
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

527
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

528
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

529
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

530
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

531
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

532
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

533
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

534
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

535
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

536
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
537
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

538
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

539
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

540
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

541
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

542
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

543
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
544
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

545
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

546
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

547
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

548
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

549
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

550
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

551
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

552
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

553
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

554
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
555
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

556
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

557
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

558
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

559
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

560
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

561
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
562
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

563
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

564
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

565
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

566
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

567
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

568
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

569
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

570
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

571
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

572
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
573
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

574
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

575
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

576
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

577
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

578
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

579
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
580
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

581
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

582
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

583
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

584
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

585
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

586
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

587
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

588
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

589
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

590
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
591
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

592
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

593
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

594
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

595
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

596
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

597
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
598
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

599
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

600
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

601
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

602
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

603
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

604
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

605
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

606
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

607
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

608
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
609
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

610
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

611
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

612
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

613
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

614
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

615
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
616
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

617
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

618
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

619
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

620
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

621
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

622
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

623
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

624
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

625
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

626
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
627
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

628
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

629
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

630
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

631
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

632
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

633
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
634
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

635
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

636
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

637
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

638
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

639
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

640
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

641
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

642
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

643
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

644
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
645
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

646
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

647
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

648
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

649
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

650
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

651
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
652
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

653
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

654
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

655
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

656
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

657
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

658
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

659
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

660
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

661
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

662
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
663
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

664
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

665
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

666
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

667
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

668
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

669
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
670
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

671
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

672
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

673
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

674
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

675
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

676
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

677
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

678
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

679
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

680
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
681
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

682
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

683
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

684
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

685
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

686
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

687
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
688
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

689
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

690
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

691
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

692
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

693
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

694
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

695
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

696
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

697
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

698
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
699
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

700
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

701
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

702
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

703
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

704
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

705
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
706
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

707
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

708
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

709
Q

explain how serotonin is absorbed in the brain:

A

released by presynaptic neuron and travels across a synapse
neurotransmitter chemically conveys signal from pre-postsynaptic neuron
reabsorbed by presynaptic neuron and reused

710
Q

what do SSRI’S prevent?

A

the re-absorbtion and breakdown of serotonin

711
Q

What are the results of SSRI ?

A

ssri’s effectively increase it’s levels in the synpase and thus continue to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron.

712
Q

what SSRI drug is usually given to patients ?

A

Fluoxetine

713
Q

how long do SSRI drugs take to become effective?

A

3-4 months of daily use

714
Q

why are drugs more effective with CBT on OCD?

A

reduce emotional symptoms so patient can engage more

715
Q

what are 2 alternatives to SSRIs?

A

tricyclics

SNRIs

716
Q

what are tricyclics?

A 
older antidepressant (Clomipramine)
kept reserved for patients who don't respond to SSRIs
717
Q

what are SNRIs?

A

serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (increase levels of serotonin as well as noradrenaline neurotransmitter)

718
Q

why do many doctors and patients favour drug treatments over psychological treatments?

A

more cost-effective

non-disruptive to patients’ lives

719
Q

what are some side effects of SSRIs?

A

blurred vision, loss of sex drive, indigestion (temporary)

720
Q

why are drug side-effects a limitation?

A

reduces effectiveness as patients stop taking them

721
Q

What did Soomro et al find? (2009)

A

studies showed better results for SSRI results compared to placebo conditions

722
Q

how many patients taking SSRIs do symptoms decrease for?

A

70%

723
Q

A03- comparison with CBT

A

less effort required

  • less time taken
  • cheaper for NHS
724
Q

A03 reductionist

A

therapies also work as treatment meaning this cannot just be a biological response

725
Q

What are the effects of snris

A

clomipramine can cause weight gain, erectile problems and changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm

726
Q

Goldacre

A

goldacre
- studies are sponsored by drug companies and they overemphasise positive results and do not publish results where the drugs are not effective

727
Q

How does the serotonin convey the signal from the presynaptic neuron to the postsynaptic neuron?

A

Chemically

728
Q

Where is serotonin broken down and then reused?

A

Post synaptic Neuton

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