Biological TREATMENT of OCD Flashcards

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Drug therapy

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assumes chemical impalance
- or + of neurotransmitters

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GABA-
Gamma- amino- butyric- acid

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Chemical that slows down transmission of nerve signals

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SSRIs

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  • increase neurotransmitters by inhibiting reabsorption by pre-synaptic reuptake
    > more to stimulate post-synaptic neuron
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Tricyclics

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Block transfer mechanisms that reabsorb both serotonin and noradrenaline

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Benzodiazepines

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  • regulate GABA

slows down activity in CNS->
increase GABA->
increased chloride ions->
harder for neuron to be stimulated by other neurotransmitters

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