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RRMR

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What is the benefit of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
 
  a. ECT works quicker than pharmacological treatments.
  b. Individuals who experience ECT avoid relapse.
  c. Individuals who experience ECT do not experience brain damage.
  d. Individuals who experience ECT have increased brain activity.
  e. It is effective against bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Treatment for bipolar disorder includes
 
  a. lithium.
  b. drugs that inhibit MAO.
  c. drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin or norepinephrine.
  d. sleep deprivation.
  e. electroconvulsive shock therapy.


alvinum

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. ECT works quicker than pharmacological treatments.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. lithium


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