All of the Following Statements Are Accurate About ECT EXCEPT

question 59

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are accurate about ECT EXCEPT

• A)relief of symptoms can occur within a week or two with ECT.
• B)short-term memory loss can be a side effect of treatment with ECT.
• C)psychotically depressed patients should be treated with ongoing medication, not ECT, even when response to those drugs is poor.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

An intense psychiatric condition identified by alterations in thought processes, sensory experiences, emotional states, communication, self-awareness, and conduct.

Season

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Genetic Influences

The impact of genes inherited from parents on various traits and characteristics, including physical attributes, behaviors, and susceptibility to diseases.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often manifesting through hallucinations and delusions.