Although ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) has been a controversial ...

[nelaaney]

Although ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression, especially when
 
  a. patients cannot afford antidepressant medication.
 b. patient response to antidepressant medication is poor.
 c. symptoms of depression are mild.
 d. a manic-depressive patient is currently experiencing a manic episode.

Question 2

Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem. Patients often stop taking their lithium, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods, because they
 
  a. become anxious that the drug is too toxic.
 b. miss the euphoric feelings that mania produces.
  c. start to have panic attacks.
 d. cannot afford the high cost of the medication.

[morrie123456]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b