Drug Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common treatment for SZ?
A
Antipsychotics
2
Q
What do antipsychotics do?
A
Reduce intensity of positive symptoms.
3
Q
What is the maximum daily dosage of a typical antipsychotic?
A
1000mg
4
Q
What explanation do typical antipsychotics support?
A
The dopamine hypothesis
5
Q
Give an example of a typical antipsychotic and explain how it works.
A
Chlorpromazine.
Dopamine antagonist.
Blocks dopamine receptors at the postsynaptic neuron.
Reduces action of dopamine.
Normalises neurotransmission in the brain, reduces symptoms like hallucinations.
