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ECT is effective in several conditions. What condition would NOT be appropriate for treatment with ECT? (A) Severe depression (B) Manic disorders (C) Psychosis during pregnancy (D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (E) Depression unresponsive to medication {Ans: (D) Obsessive compulsive disorder ECT is used for treating severe depression or when patients do not respond to medication for depression, manic disorder, chronic schizophrenia, and psychoses during pregnancy, but not obsessive compulsive disorder. To achieve a quick response to relieve depressive symptoms, ECT can also be used.}Which one of the following are criteria used to diagnose depression? (A) Increased concentration (B) Increased energy (C) Decreased guilt (D) Increased interest (E) Suicidal ideation {Ans: (E) Suicidal ideation}The diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa include: (A) Less than 85% of normal weight for their height (B) Patient feels lack of control overeating (C) Use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors (D) Two binge episodes a week for 3 months (E) Patient is concerned about weight and shape of their body {Ans: (A) Less than 85% of normal weight for their height}Ms. Jones wakes up from a deep sleep after having a nightmare. The nightmare caused her to reexperience the time she received third degree burns on