This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which patient has the greatest potential for symptom improvement after ECT (electroconvulsive ... (Read 32 times)

sam.t96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 19, 2018
Which patient has the greatest potential for symptom improvement after ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) treatment?
 
  a. A patient who has a dual diagnosis of cocaine and alcohol abuse
  b. A patient who appears stuporous and is diagnosed with major depression
  c. A patient diagnosed with depression who exhibits a sociopathic personality disorder
  d. A patient diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia who is exhibiting signs of dementia

Question 2

A survey of secondary education students reveals use of alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, and LSD. Of these, ___________________ _ is a depressant.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wfdfwc23

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
ECT is effective for target behaviors such as catatonia (stupor), and hyperemotionality, severe psychosis with acute onset. ECT is used as treatment for major depression in some patients. The effects ECT has on the human brain appear to have no effect on the other conditions mentioned in the options.

Answer to Question 2

alcohol


sam.t96

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Mochi

  • Member
  • Posts: 300
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Symptoms of a patient in shock. Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation
Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment
Ion Movements During the Action Potential Ion Movements During the Action Potential
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm. Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
Drugs with a potential for abuse are categorized into schedules Drugs with a potential for abuse are categorized into schedules
Video: Leukemia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library