Asked by Dmitrii Minskii on Jul 09, 2024
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Unilateral ECT produces ________ side effects and is ________ effective than traditional ECT.
A) fewer; much more
B) more; much less
C) more; slightly more
D) fewer; slightly less
Unilateral ECT
Electroconvulsive therapy applied to one cerebral hemisphere, typically used to reduce the cognitive side effects of ECT.
Traditional ECT
Electroconvulsive therapy as traditionally administered, where electric currents are passed through the brain to trigger a brief seizure as treatment for severe mental illnesses.
Side Effects
Unintended and usually adverse effects of a drug or medical treatment.
- Understand the array of pharmacological strategies utilized in mental health treatment and their physiological repercussions.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the array of pharmacological strategies utilized in mental health treatment and their physiological repercussions.
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