Question 109 · LEK · Electroconvulsive therapy
Indications for electroconvulsive therapy include:
- A. treatment-resistant major depressive episode.
- B. schizophrenia in pregnant women.
- C. dissocial personality disorder.
- D. A,B are correct.
- E. A,B,C are correct.
Hint
ECT is valued in severe, drug-resistant states and when drugs are risky; enduring personality traits do not respond to it.
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