Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
pros and cons of bilateral and unilateral ECT
A
bilateral - effective, quicker but more cognitive side effects
unilateral - slower but fewer cognitive side effects
2
Q
Indications for ECT
A
severe depresion, uncontrolled mania, catatonia
3
Q
contraindications for ECT
A
all relative
raised ICP, cerebral aneurysm, MI, K+ imbalance, acute resp infection
4
Q
side effects of ECT
A
Anasethesia SE - MI, arrhythmia, malignant hyperthermia
ECT - confusion, stroke, status epilepticus, PE
memory loss
5
Q
describe CBT
A
changes way you feel by changing thinking. Teaches that distressing emotions are due to cognitive errors.
6
Q
Describe psychodynamic therapy. what you should be wary of?
A
discuss pts past to discover unconscious feelings. be wary of transferance and countertransferance
