Drgu Therapy

Question 1

Typical antipsychotics target what?

Answer 1

Only positive symptoms.

Question 2

Atypical antipsychotics target?

Answer 2

Positive, negative symptoms and cognitive impairment.

Question 3

Typical antipsychotics

Answer 3

• chlorpromazine
• reduce dopamine activity by blocking receptors.
• reduces symptoms like hallucinations.
  Sedative effect.
• tardive dyskinesia- uncontrollable muscle movements.
  Temporary blocks d2 receptors.

Question 4

Atypical antipsychotics

Answer 4

• clozapine
• blocks dopamine receptors and for serotonin and glutamate.
• side effects of weight gain.
• smaller doses.
• ensures serotonin binds effectively.

Question 5

Leucht et al

Answer 5

He reviewed 212 studies and found treatment was successful in reducing the symptoms of SZ in comparison to a placebo. This can be given to SZ patients, it is more effective and appropriate to be given to alleviate symptoms.

Question 6

Both types of drugs bring with them significant side effects.

Answer 6

Tardive dyskenisia- not effective as this will make patients stop taking the drugs, quit, not continue and aren’t suitable. Worsens condition.

Question 7

Drug therapies are cheaper than hospital treatment

Answer 7

Cheaper than family therapy and cbt, economic benefit as money is saved for healthcare, they can administer themselves and go to work, but there are ethical issue of neglectance as it is a sign of trying to sedate them.

Question 8

Drug therapies only suppress symptoms and doesn’t Tackle underlying cause.

Answer 8

Effective to an extent, not long term effective, further research is needed.