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What is the primary goal of ongoing research in the treatment of schizophrenia?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary advantage of 'atypical' antipsychotics over 'typical' antipsychotics?
When was the fact that 'typical' antipsychotics helped some symptoms of schizophrenia discovered?
When was the fact that 'typical' antipsychotics helped some symptoms of schizophrenia discovered?
What is a characteristic of 'atypical' antipsychotics in terms of their mechanism of action?
What is a characteristic of 'atypical' antipsychotics in terms of their mechanism of action?
What is the primary effect of 'typical' antipsychotics on hallucinations and delusions?
What is the primary effect of 'typical' antipsychotics on hallucinations and delusions?
Why are 'atypical' antipsychotics not necessarily more helpful for schizophrenia?
Why are 'atypical' antipsychotics not necessarily more helpful for schizophrenia?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of atypical antipsychotics?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of atypical antipsychotics?
What is the primary goal of cognitive remediation in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the primary goal of cognitive remediation in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the name of the specific type of cognitive remediation that has been shown to improve cognition and functional outcome in schizophrenia?
What is the name of the specific type of cognitive remediation that has been shown to improve cognition and functional outcome in schizophrenia?
What is a potential benefit of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is a potential benefit of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the primary reason for the development of new treatments for schizophrenia?
What is the primary reason for the development of new treatments for schizophrenia?
What is the term used to describe the cluster of side effects associated with the use of atypical antipsychotics?
What is the term used to describe the cluster of side effects associated with the use of atypical antipsychotics?
What is the expected outcome of using Cognitive Enhancement Therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the expected outcome of using Cognitive Enhancement Therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the population in which Cognitive Enhancement Therapy has been shown to be effective?
What is the population in which Cognitive Enhancement Therapy has been shown to be effective?
