Asked by
Mazen Alowdi
on Oct 16, 2024Verified
Who among the following is most suitable for electroconvulsive therapy?
A) Alan, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) Frederic, who has generalized anxiety disorder
C) Brad, who is contemplating suicide
D) Byron, who suffers from insomnia
Electroconvulsive Therapy
A medical treatment involving the application of brief electrical currents to the brain, used primarily to treat severe depressive and psychotic disorders.
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Psychological disorder marked by persistent anxiety for at least six months, and in which the individual is unable to specify the reasons for the anxiety.
- Appreciate the value and application of therapeutic drugs in the care of mental health conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the value and application of therapeutic drugs in the care of mental health conditions.