Which of the Following Statements Regarding ECT Is Accurate

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ECT is accurate?

• A)It is usually reserved for severe depressions that have not responded to drug treatment.
• B)Because of the negative side effects of ECT, it is no longer used in the United States.
• C)The effects of ECT on reducing depressive symptoms have been well understood by researchers.
• D)ECT is generally the first treatment used with severely depressed individuals.

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Definitions:

Epidural Hemorrhage

Bleeding between the inner surface of the skull and the dura mater, often resulting from traumatic injury and potentially leading to increased intracranial pressure.

Compound Skull Fracture

A type of skull fracture where there is a break in the bone as well as an accompanying tear in the scalp or dura mater, exposing the brain to potential infection.

Cranial Sutures

The fibrous joints between the bones of the skull that allow for brain growth in infants and become less prominent over time.

Basilar Portion

Refers to the base or bottom part of a structure; in anatomy, often used to describe the base of the brain or skull.