Biological therapies

Question 1

Antipsychotics

Answer 1

any drug which reduces psychotic illness
Tablets, syrups, injections, can relieve symptoms permanently or for life.
Dopamine antagonists.

Question 2

Typical anti-psychotic drugs example

Answer 2

Chlorpromazine

Question 3

Typical anti-psychotic drugs

Answer 3

Treats positive symptoms, binds to dopamine receptors to stop stimulating them. Neuron less likely to fire.

Question 4

Research into typical anti-psychotic drugs

Answer 4

Kaspur et al- aprox. 60-75% D2 receptors need to be blocked to be effective. Can cause side effects as other D2 receptors are blocked. (uncontrolled movement)

Question 5

Atypical anti-psychotic drugs example

Answer 5

Rispirdone

Question 6

Atypical anti-psychotic drugs

Answer 6

Treats negative and positive symptoms. Works on dopamine and serotonin, fewer movement side effects as rapidly dissociate.

Question 7

Side effects

Answer 7

Tardive dyskinsia
Ichy skin
stiff jaw
sleepiness

Question 8

Effectiveness of drugs

Answer 8

Thornley- studies comparing chloropromozine to control was reviewed. 1121 showed reduced symptom severity and better functioning.

Question 9

Problems with research

Answer 9

Studies have short term effects and can be exaggerated. Increases size of positive effects. May just reduce severity.

Question 10

Unethical

Answer 10

Can make people easier to deal with but it can also help partake in other therapies.