drug therapy AO1 Flashcards
how does drug therapy work
by rebalencing and regulating neurotransmitters in the brain
what does this re balancing aim to do
reduce obsessions and compulsions
by reducing obsessions and compulsions what does this aim to reduce
anxiety
how often are drugs administered
daily
what form are drugs taken in
adminstered orally in a pill form
who adminsters the drug
OCD paitent
give an example of drug therapy
beta blockers
how do beta blockers work
block release of stress hormones adrenaline and neurodrenaline in certain parts of the body
what does this mean beta blockers do
block messages
what is a side effect of beta blockers
slowing heart rate
dizziness
what is anouther example of a drug used to treat OCD
SSRI’S
give an example of an SSRI
sertraline
how does sertraline work
increase levels of seretonin
how does sertraline increase levels of seratonin
by blocking the reutake pump
what is a side effect of sertraline
nausea
headaches
