Treatments for Schizophrenia (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the primary effect of drug therapy for schizophrenia?
What is the primary effect of drug therapy for schizophrenia?
Reduces symptom severity
Which drug was the first antipsychotic medication, introduced in 1952?
Which drug was the first antipsychotic medication, introduced in 1952?
Chlorpromazine
How do typical antipsychotics primarily work in the brain?
How do typical antipsychotics primarily work in the brain?
Blocking D2 dopamine receptors
What percentage of long-term users develop tardive dyskinesia from typical antipsychotics?
What percentage of long-term users develop tardive dyskinesia from typical antipsychotics?
15%
When did atypical (second-generation) antipsychotics emerge?
When did atypical (second-generation) antipsychotics emerge?
1990s
What is a key advantage of atypical over typical antipsychotics?
What is a key advantage of atypical over typical antipsychotics?
Reduced movement-related side effects
Which side effects are specifically associated with atypical antipsychotics?
Which side effects are specifically associated with atypical antipsychotics?
Weight gain & diabetes risk
In Davis et al.'s study, what % of patients improved after 6 weeks of antipsychotic treatment?
In Davis et al.'s study, what % of patients improved after 6 weeks of antipsychotic treatment?
70%
According to Lieberman et al., what % discontinued medication within 18 months?
According to Lieberman et al., what % discontinued medication within 18 months?
74%
How quickly do hallucinations typically diminish with antipsychotic treatment?
How quickly do hallucinations typically diminish with antipsychotic treatment?
Within days