Electrical Stimulation Therapies for CNS Disorders and Pain
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Which type of stimulation has been used as an effective therapy for epilepsy and may also be useful in treating depression?

  • Stimulation of the vagus nerve via a chronically-implanted stimulator (correct)
  • Acupuncture stimulation in the periphery
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
  • Transcranial direct current stimulation
  • Which stimulation approach is a well-established therapy for treatment-resistant depression?

  • Electroconvulsive shock (correct)
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
  • Acupuncture stimulation in the periphery
  • Localized electrical stimulation of specific sites within the brain
  • Which type of electrical stimulation has resulted in effective treatments for Parkinson's disease and epilepsy?

  • Transcranial direct current stimulation
  • Electroconvulsive shock
  • Acupuncture stimulation in the periphery
  • Localized electrical stimulation of specific sites within the brain (correct)
  • Which non-invasive stimulation approach is useful for reduction of nausea associated with motion sickness?

    <p>Acupressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of electrical stimulation often employs electrical currents and is useful treatment for various pain syndromes?

    <p>Acupuncture stimulation in the periphery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a CNS stimulant used for excessive sleepiness?

    <p>Modafinil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which CNS stimulant is no longer used for medical conditions but is abused?

    <p>Ecstasy (MDMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is described as having an 'unknown' mechanism of action within the central nervous system?

    <p>Amphetamines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which CNS medication may be administered to treat attention deficit disorder?

    <p>Methylphenidate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which CNS stimulant is used for narcolepsy?

    <p>Armodafinil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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