Author Question: What is the major consideration in deciding whether to use unilateral versus bilateral ... (Read 83 times)

vicky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
What is the major consideration in deciding whether to use unilateral versus bilateral electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for a patient suffering from severe depression?
 
  a. patient's age
  b. reducing memory loss
  c. patient's family history of mental illness
  d. reduction in patient's white cell blood count

Question 2

Compared to its use in the middle of the last century, today electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is
 
  a. used far less frequently.
  b. used far more frequently.
  c. never used because of its severe side effects.
  d. only used to treat schizophrenia.



kswal303

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library