Biological App Treating OCD

Question 1

Drug therapy AO1

Answer 1

Works by balancing levels of the neurotransmitters in brain to relieve symptoms of ocd
-one drug used= anti depressants as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

Question 2

SSRI are a serotonin agonist what does it do?

Answer 2

Inc serotonin activity levels by blocking the re-absorption of serotonin to the pre synaptic neuron
-inc serotonin levels in synapse
-continues to activate the post-synaptic neuron

Question 3

These drugs are shown to reduce anxiety associated OCD. How long and how?

Answer 3

-SSRI take 3-4 months to alleviate symptoms of ocd dosage can vary person to person
-SNRI= inc levels of serotonin and noradrenaline activity can be used is SSRI not been affective

Question 4

AO3 strength evaluation of drug treatment

Answer 4

P- require little motivation from patients
E-only remember to take tablet in order to reduce symptoms of ocd
E- may be better opt than CBT to treat ocd as that requires motivation from patients to attend sessions challenge their irrational thoughts
L- due to this patient prefer drug therapy

Question 5

AO3 limitation drug therapy

Answer 5

P-may not be appropriate treatment for all can cause negative side effects
E-e.g SSRI can cause nausea headaches and insomnia
E- issue patient may become distressed from side effects nd stop taking medication
L-reduce affectivness