Schizophrenia Part 1 - Biological Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
Antipsychotics
A
Most common treatment
Good for the short & long term
2
Q
When were TYPICAL antipsychotics introduced?
A
1950s
3
Q
When were ATYPICAL antipsychotics introduced?
A
1970s
4
Q
Example of a TYPICAL antipsychotic:
A
Chlorpromazine
5
Q
Example of ATYPICAL antipsychotic
A
- Clozapine
- Risperidone
