Biological therapy for schizo

Question 1

What is the purpose of drug therapy?

Answer 1

Alleviate and reduce the intensity of the symptoms

Question 2

What are the two types of drugs used to alleviate schizophrenia symptoms

Answer 2

Typical and Atypical antipsychotics

Question 3

What is an example of typical and atypical antipsychotics?

Answer 3

Typical - Chlorpromazine
Atypical - Clozapine & Risperidone

Question 4

How do typical antipsychotics work?

Answer 4

Bind to post synaptic DA receptors which reduce the chances of DA having an effect = reduce positive symptoms e.g. hallucinations

Question 5

How are typical antipsychotics given?

Answer 5

Syrup, Injections, Medication

Question 6

When was typical antipsychotics introduced?

Answer 6

1950s

Question 7

What type of effect does Chlorpromazine have?

Answer 7

Sedative effect - relaxation

Question 8

How do atypical antipsychotics work?

Answer 8

Work on DA, Serotonin & glutamate receptors

Question 9

How are atypical antipsychotics given?

Answer 9

Syrup or medication

Question 10

When was atypical antipsychotics introduced?

Answer 10

1980s

Question 11

Why was atypical antipsychotics introduced & when is it used

Answer 11

officially in 1980s, used only when the other treatments fail due to risk of a fatal blood condition (agranulocytosis)

Question 12

Which symptoms do typical v atypical antipsychotics alleviate

Answer 12

Typical - Positive
Atypical - Positive & negative

Question 13

What affect does Clozapine have

Answer 13

Mood-enhancing effects, also prescribed when patients are at high risk of suicide, which 30-50% are