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The elderly are a very homogenous group.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which of the following subtypes of schizophrenia may be treated with electroconvulsive shock therapy?
 
  a. undifferentiated type
  b. catatonic type
  c. paranoid type
  d. residual type



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Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

B
Evidence suggests electroconvulsive therapy to be of value to selective clients in catatonic states, when used in association with antipsychotic medication. However, the benefits are sometimes only short term.



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