Treatments for Schizophrenia (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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In which decade were typical antipsychotics first developed?
In which decade were typical antipsychotics first developed?
1950s
Which dopamine receptors do all antipsychotics block to reduce psychotic symptoms?
Which dopamine receptors do all antipsychotics block to reduce psychotic symptoms?
D2 receptors
What is tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of typical antipsychotics?
What is tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of typical antipsychotics?
Involuntary muscle spasms around mouth
What specific risk does clozapine carry that requires regular monitoring?
What specific risk does clozapine carry that requires regular monitoring?
Agranulocytosis
Which of these is an atypical antipsychotic?
Which of these is an atypical antipsychotic?
Risperidone
Which additional receptors do atypical antipsychotics block, unlike typical ones?
Which additional receptors do atypical antipsychotics block, unlike typical ones?
5-HT2A receptors
What is the primary aim of family therapy for schizophrenia?
What is the primary aim of family therapy for schizophrenia?
To support families and aid compliance
What did Pilling et al. (2002) find family therapy particularly effective for?
What did Pilling et al. (2002) find family therapy particularly effective for?
Reducing relapse & improving compliance
Who developed electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the late 1930s?
Who developed electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the late 1930s?
Ugo Cerletti
How often must patients taking clozapine have blood tests?
How often must patients taking clozapine have blood tests?
Every two weeks