All of the Following Are True of Health Care of the Past

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of health care of the past except:

• A) Health needs were met by a specific group.
• B) Some remedies are still used today.
• C) Herbs were used for medication.
• D) All treatments were harmful in some way.
• E) Plants were used for medication.

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

Medications designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Clinical Psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, emotional disturbances, and dysfunctional behavior through various therapeutic methods.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

A group of medications often prescribed for depression that function by augmenting the amount of serotonin in the brain.