10 Questions
In TMS, what is the greatest immediate risk associated with the procedure?
Fainting
What is the maximum depth that the pulse generally reaches into the brain with typical TMS?
5 centimeters
What is the primary use of TMS in measuring the connection between the primary motor cortex and the peripheral nervous system?
Evaluating damage related to past or progressive neurologic insult
What is the adverse effect that is uncommon but has been reported in TMS?
Seizures
How is TMS achieved in terms of generating an electric current across the scalp and skull?
By discharging current from a large capacitor into a coil
What is the purpose of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?
To induce an electric current at a specific area of the brain
Which adverse effect is mentioned in the text as rare but associated with TMS?
Fainting
What is a potential issue associated with TMS treatment?
Hypomania
How are TMS treatments approved in the US and UK?
Approved by the FDA in the US and by NICE in the UK for the treatment of depression
What does the text suggest about the effects of TMS treatments?
Effects vary based on frequency and intensity of the magnetic pulses as well as the length of treatment
Test your knowledge about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive form of brain stimulation using changing magnetic fields to induce electric currents in specific areas of the brain. Learn about the process, equipment, and effects of TMS with this quiz.
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