Psych test 3 Electroconvulsive therapy exam with perfect answers 2024
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Electroconvulsive therapy
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Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ETC) correct answers A somatic treatment, mostly used for cases of severe depression, in which a brief electric current is passed through the brain to produce a convulsive seizure.
ECT Preparation correct answers Informed concent
NPO 6-8 hours
DC barbituates and Be...
Psych test 3 Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ETC) correct answers A somatic treatment, mostly used for
cases of severe depression, in which a brief electric current is passed through the brain
to produce a convulsive seizure.
ECT Preparation correct answers Informed concent
NPO 6-8 hours
DC barbituates and Benzo's for 8 hrs prior
ECT Medications correct answers Atropine or Rubinul
Methoheital or Propofol
Anectine
Atropine or Runinul (glycopyrolate) correct answers Used to dry secretions and offset
bradycardia
Methohexitol(brevital sodium) or Propofol (dipravan) correct answers Used for
anesthesia and amnesia
Anectine (succinylcholine) correct answers Muscle relaxant to paralyze muscles
ECT High Risk Patient correct answers Recent MI or CVA (within 3-6 months); Severe
osteoporosis;Severe HTN, CHF; High Risk pregnancy
ECT contraindications correct answers Intracranial Mass or lesion or bleed/CVA within
days/weeks
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