Biological TREATMENT of OCD Flashcards
1
Q
Drug therapy
A
assumes chemical impalance
- or + of neurotransmitters
2
Q
GABA-
Gamma- amino- butyric- acid
A
Chemical that slows down transmission of nerve signals
3
Q
SSRIs
A
- increase neurotransmitters by inhibiting reabsorption by pre-synaptic reuptake
> more to stimulate post-synaptic neuron
4
Q
Tricyclics
A
Block transfer mechanisms that reabsorb both serotonin and noradrenaline
5
Q
Benzodiazepines
A
- regulate GABA
slows down activity in CNS->
increase GABA->
increased chloride ions->
harder for neuron to be stimulated by other neurotransmitters