Drug Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Drug therapy definition
A
Treatment of mental disorders
Uses medication to – symptoms
2
Q
Typical anipsychotics
A
Dopamine antagonists
Bind NOT Stimulate receptors
Reduces symptoms
3
Q
Atypical antipsychotics
A
Target a range of NTMS like dopamine
Reduces symptoms
4
Q
Antipsychotics role
A
Reduce intensity of symptoms
Used in combination
Can be short or long term
5
Q
How long until they work?
A
10 days
Only 1 used at a time
Some need them for life
6
Q
Typical antipsychotics
A
First generation
1950s
Dopamine antagonists
7
Q
Role of typical
A
Reduces dopamine by binding to receptors
Reduces positive symptoms
X - side effects and sedative effect
