A Medical Records Clerk Was Reviewing Patient Files When He

question 45

Multiple Choice

A medical records clerk was reviewing patient files when he came across one that had the name of a procedure he did not recognize: cingulotomy. When he looked up the procedure he found that it is a surgical procedure used in cases in which the diagnosis is

• A) schizophrenia.
• B) major depression.
• C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) antisocial personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant

A class of drugs that increase brain activity, leading to increased alertness, attention, and energy.

Sertraline

An antidepressant medication belonging to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class, used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage, characterized by slow brain waves, that is important for physical and mental restoration.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.