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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?
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?
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?
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?
Which non-invasive stimulation approach is useful for reduction of nausea associated with motion sickness?
What type of electrical stimulation often employs electrical currents and is useful treatment for various pain syndromes?
What type of electrical stimulation often employs electrical currents and is useful treatment for various pain syndromes?
Which of the following is a CNS stimulant used for excessive sleepiness?
Which of the following is a CNS stimulant used for excessive sleepiness?
Which CNS stimulant is no longer used for medical conditions but is abused?
Which CNS stimulant is no longer used for medical conditions but is abused?
Which medication is described as having an 'unknown' mechanism of action within the central nervous system?
Which medication is described as having an 'unknown' mechanism of action within the central nervous system?
Which CNS medication may be administered to treat attention deficit disorder?
Which CNS medication may be administered to treat attention deficit disorder?
Which CNS stimulant is used for narcolepsy?
Which CNS stimulant is used for narcolepsy?
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