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Insulin Coma Therapy correct answers the induction of a hypoglycemic coma aimed at alleviating psychotic symptoms
Pharmacoconvulsive Therapy correct answers the chemical induction of a convulsion, used in the past for the reduction of psychotic symptoms
Electroconvulsive therapy is most commo...
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Insulin Coma Therapy correct answers the induction of a hypoglycemic coma aimed at
alleviating psychotic symptoms
Pharmacoconvulsive Therapy correct answers the chemical induction of a convulsion, used in
the past for the reduction of psychotic symptoms
Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly prescribed for which of the following?
A. Bipolar disorder, manic
B. Paranoid schizophrenia
C. Major depression
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder correct answers C. Major depression
Which of the following best describes the average number of ECT treatments given and the
timing of administration?
A. One treatment per month for 6-12 months
B. One treatment every other day, three times a week for a total of 6-12 treatments
C One treatment three times per week for 6-12 months
D. One treatment every day for a total of 10-20 treatments correct answers B. One treatment
every other day, three times a week for a total of 6-12 treatments
Which of the following conditions increases the risk of adverse events associated with ECT?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Increased intracranial pressure
B. Recent myocardial infarction
C. Severe underlying hypertension
D. Congestive heart failure
E. Breast cancer correct answers A. Increased intracranial pressure
B. Recent myocardial infarction
C. Severe underlying hypertension
D. Congestive heart failure
A patient has been ordered ECT and asks the nurse, "Exactly how does ECT work?" Which of
the following is the most accurate response by the nurse?
A. "I'm not allowed to tell you that because that would be informed consent."
B. "The exact mechanism is unknown, but there are several ways that ECT may have
antidepressant effects."
C. "The administration of a shock to the brain induces memory loss, which will make you forget
you are depressed."
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