Thelma Has Had Severe Depression for Many Years

question 136

Multiple Choice

Thelma has had severe depression for many years.She has used SSRI drugs,undergone psychotherapy,and had ECT.But nothing has worked.What is the last option for Thelma that holds the most promise?

• A) removal of limbic system
• B) endorphin treatment
• C) transcranial magnetic stimulation
• D) a radical cerebrectomy

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Definitions:

DTRs

Deep tendon reflexes; responses to muscle stimulation by a sudden stretch, tested by tapping the tendon with a reflex hammer.

Pacemaker Cells

Specialized heart cells that control the rhythmic beating of the heart by generating electrical impulses.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for the rhythmic contractions that pump blood throughout the body.

Stimulation

The action of encouraging or arousing interest, activity, or enthusiasm in a biological, physical, or chemical system.