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Schizophrenia Flashcards

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For which symptoms of schizophrenia are typical antipsychotics effective?

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Positive symptoms (psychosis)

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Another name for antipsychotics?

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Neuroleptics

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Examples of typical antipsychotics?

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Chlorpromazine, haloperidol

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What is the mode of action of antipsychotics?

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Act on D2 Rs in the brain; affecting mesolimbic DA transmission

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