drug therapy

Question 1

antipsychotics

Answer 1

typical antipsychotics
atypical antipsychotics

Question 2

typical antipsychotics

Answer 2

created in 1950s

taken orally

known as dopamine antagonists as they reduce the levels of dopamine in the brain by blocking dopamine receptors

dopamine levels build up but over time production decreases and reduces positive symptoms

have a sedating effect on patients and can be used in hospitals to calm patients down

Question 3

typical antipsychotics examples

Answer 3

chlorpromazine
pimozide

Question 4

atypical antipsychotics

Answer 4

created in 1970s

have less side effects than typical antipsychotics

can treat both positive and negative symptoms

act on serotonin and glutamate receptors

useful in treating those at risks of suicide

Question 5

atypical antipsychotics examples

Answer 5

clozapine
risperidone

Question 6

evaluation of drug therapy

Answer 6

side effects
evidence
dopamine

Question 7

side effects (DRUG THERAPY EVALUATION)

Answer 7

there are many side effects including agitation and weight gain

many stop taking the drugs because of this

Question 8

evidence (DRUG THERAPY EVALUATION)

Answer 8

Meltzer (2012)
- found that clozapine is more effective than typical and atypical antipsychotics
- it reduced symptoms in 30-50% of patients who did not improve with typical antipsychotics

Question 9

dopamine (DRUG THERAPY EVALUATION)

Answer 9

we do not fully understand why these drugs work

recent research suggests that low levels rather than high levels of dopamine could cause schizophrenia

they may not be the best treatment for all