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Schizophrenia Treatment Options

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What is the primary goal of ongoing research in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Improving hallucination and delusion symptoms

Searching for a cure for the disorder

Developing more effective treatments for cognitive deficits (correct)

Investigating the causes of schizophrenia

What is the primary mechanism of action of 'typical' antipsychotics?

Influencing multiple receptor types

Stimulating the release of serotonin

Blocking the D1 type dopamine receptor

Blocking the D2 type dopamine receptor (correct)

What is a limitation of 'typical' antipsychotics in treating schizophrenia?

They are expensive to produce

They can cause motor side effects

They have no effect on cognitive deficits or negative symptoms (correct)

They are ineffective against hallucinations and delusions

What is the primary advantage of 'atypical' antipsychotics over 'typical' antipsychotics?

They have fewer motor side effects Signup and view all the answers

When was the fact that 'typical' antipsychotics helped some symptoms of schizophrenia discovered?

Over 60 years ago Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of 'atypical' antipsychotics in terms of their mechanism of action?

They have a mixed mechanism of action influencing multiple receptor types Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of 'typical' antipsychotics on hallucinations and delusions?

They reduce the severity of these symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Why are 'atypical' antipsychotics not necessarily more helpful for schizophrenia?

They are not more effective in treating cognitive deficits and negative symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with the use of atypical antipsychotics?

Weight gain and increased risk for cardiovascular illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cognitive remediation in the treatment of schizophrenia?

To improve cognitive function and functional outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the specific type of cognitive remediation that has been shown to improve cognition and functional outcome in schizophrenia?

Cognitive Enhancement Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Protecting against gray matter loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the development of new treatments for schizophrenia?

To improve the lives of individuals with schizophrenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the cluster of side effects associated with the use of atypical antipsychotics?

Metabolic syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of using Cognitive Enhancement Therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Improved cognitive function and functional outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the population in which Cognitive Enhancement Therapy has been shown to be effective?

Young individuals with schizophrenia Signup and view all the answers