Drug Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Antipsychotics
A
Work by reducing dopamine transmission in areas of the brain associated with SZ
2
Q
Typical antipsychotics
A
Used to combat positive symptoms
3
Q
Atypical antipsychotics
A
Claim to treat negative symptoms
4
Q
D2 receptors
A
60-75% must be blocked for drugs to work
