Parkinsons and Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
Disease where there is too little dopamine receptor activation
A
Parkinsons Disease
2
Q
Disease where there is too much dopamine receptor activation in the nucleus accumbens
A
Schizophrenia
3
Q
Disease where cells die in the substantia nigra, resulting in reduced dopamine
A
Parkinsons Disease
4
Q
Is Parkinsons genetic?
A
Yes 15% predisposition
5
Q
Gold standard treatment for Parkinsons
A
Levodopa (metabolic precursor of dopamine)
6
Q
What three drugs are commonly used to tx parkinsons
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Levodop, Dopamine Agonist, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
7
Q
Two examples of drugs used to treat Schizophrenia
A
Haloperidol, Clozapine (Antipsychotics)
