overview of antipsychotics A01 Flashcards
1
Q
define antipsychotics
A
drugs that are effective in treating the most disturbing forms of psychosis.
2
Q
state the two types of antipsychotics
A
typical and atypical
3
Q
what do antipsychotics help a person with?
A
helps the person with the
disorder function as well as possible and increasing their subjective well-being
4
Q
what are antipsychotics recommended as?
A
the initial treatment for the symptoms of sz.
5
Q
how do they work?
A
they reduce dopaminergic transmission- reduces action of dopamine in areas of brain associated with sz.
6
Q
name a typical antipsychotic
A
chlorpromazine
7
Q
what are typical antipsychotics used for?
A
to combat the positive symptoms of sz
8
Q
name an atypical antipsychotic
A
clozapine
9
Q
what do atypical antipsychotics do?
A
combat positive and negative symptoms of sz.
