Other psychological disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment for schrizophenia?
A
Typical or first-generation drugs
chlorpromazine, haloperidol
Atypical or second-generation drugs
clozapine, risperidone
or Aripiprazole
2
Q
What counselling is important for antipsychotics?
A
- Increased prolactin – gynaecomastia
- Pts should report any signs of breast enlargement esp men