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ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) correct answers The induction of a grand mal (generalized) seizure through the application of electrical current to the brain
severe depression correct answers ECT has been shown to be effective in the treatment of _______________, particularly among depressed cli...
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ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) correct answers The induction of a grand mal (generalized)
seizure through the application of electrical current to the brain
severe depression correct answers ECT has been shown to be effective in the treatment of
_______________, particularly among depressed clients who are also experiencing psychotic
symptoms, catatonia, psychomotor retardation, and neurovegetative changes, such as
disturbances in sleep, appetite, and energy.
lithium correct answers ECT should not be used while a patient is receiving __________ because
it lowers the seizure threshold and may cause prolonged seizures when combined with ECT.
acute, chronic correct answers ECT can induce a remission in some clients who present with
_________ schizophrenia, but it does not appear to be of value to individuals with __________
schizophrenic illness.
pregnant women, elderly correct answers For ___________ and ___________ individuals who
are unable to take medication, ECT may be a safer alternative.
no absolute correct answers There are ______________ contraindications for ECT.
memory loss, confusion correct answers The most common side effects of ECT are temporary
____________ and _____________.
less than correct answers The APNA cites a mortality rate of ECT of ___________ that of
childbirth.
cardiovascular correct answers Although the occurrence is rare, the major cause of death with
ECT is from ____________ complications.
cardiovascular disease correct answers Assessment and management of ________________
prior to treatment is vital in the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates associated with ECT.
memory correct answers __________ impairment almost always occurs to some degree during
the course of ECT treatments, but follow-up studies indicate that most patients return to their
cognitive baselines after 6 months.
brain damage correct answers The subject has been studied using a variety of brain imaging
modalities, and virtually all conclude there is no evidence of ________________ caused by ECT
treatments.
methohexital, propofol correct answers The two most commonly used anesthetic agents for ECT
in the United States are ____________ and _____________.
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