Applications

Question 1

Reuptake inhibitors

Answer 1

Prevents neurotransmitters being absorbed back into nerve cells

Question 2

Reuptake inhibitors- benefit

Answer 2

Higher levels of neurotransmitters can strengthen circuits in brain to regulate mood

Question 3

MAOI’s

Answer 3

Prevent breakdown of serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine
MAOI blocks the effect of the monoamine oxidase enzyme

Question 4

Strength of drug treatment

Answer 4

Suppress disabling and life threatening symptoms

Removes individual responsibility

Easy to use

Question 5

Weakness of drug treatment

Answer 5

Not effective for all

Treats symptoms not cause

Side effects- insomnia and anxiety

Gaining informed consent

Question 6

Electroconvulsive therapy

Answer 6

1. Electrode placed on temple of non-dominant side of brain
2. Patient given anaesthetic and muscle relaxant
3. Small current lasting half a second passed through the brain
4. Electric current produces convulsions
5. Repeated 3 times for 4 weeks

Question 7

ECT strengths

Answer 7

Petrides et al (2005)- 65%-85% of depressed patients had favourable response to ECT

Question 8

ECT weakness

Answer 8

DOH report (1999)- 30% reported in resulting in permanent fear and anxiety

Only treats symptoms

Severe depression- may not grasp nature and consequence of ECT