Evaluation Of Drug Therapy - OCD

Question 1

What did Soomro review?(Effectiveness)

Answer 1

Studies comparing SSRI’s to placebos in treatment of OCD

Question 2

What did Soomro conclude?(effectiveness)

Answer 2

That all 17 studies reviewed showed better results for the SSRI’s than 4 placebo conditions

Question 3

How are drugs better for the NHS?

Answer 3

They are cheaper than CBT for EG and are non disruptive to a patients life

Question 4

What are some side effects of the drugs?

Answer 4

Indigestion, blurred vision, loss of sex drive

Question 5

What symptoms are for those who take clompiramine?(serious)

Answer 5

Erection problems, tremors and weight gain

Question 6

What do some psychologists believe about some evidence?

Answer 6

It is biased as they are sponsored by drug companies

Question 7

What percentage does SSRI’s reduce symptoms in patients by?

Answer 7

70%, meaning other drugs needed for 30%

Question 8

When is effectiveness greatest?

Answer 8

When SSRI’s increase or combined with a psychological treatment

Question 9

What does it make sense for with the treatment of OCD?

Answer 9

Standard treatment should be biological

Question 10

What did Bogetto trial?

Answer 10

A drug called olanzipine with 23 patients, 10 responded to new drug