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In TMS, what is the greatest immediate risk associated with the procedure?
In TMS, what is the greatest immediate risk associated with the procedure?
- Impaired working memory
- Hearing loss
- Fainting (correct)
- Seizures
What is the maximum depth that the pulse generally reaches into the brain with typical TMS?
What is the maximum depth that the pulse generally reaches into the brain with typical TMS?
- 7 centimeters
- 5 centimeters (correct)
- 1 centimeter
- 3 centimeters
What is the primary use of TMS in measuring the connection between the primary motor cortex and the peripheral nervous system?
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 (correct)
- Stimulating cortical tissue without pain sensations
- Measuring activity and function of specific brain circuits
- Diagnosing disease states in neurology and mental health
What is the adverse effect that is uncommon but has been reported in TMS?
What is the adverse effect that is uncommon but has been reported in TMS?
How is TMS achieved in terms of generating an electric current across the scalp and skull?
How is TMS achieved in terms of generating an electric current across the scalp and skull?
What is the purpose of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?
What is the purpose of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?
Which adverse effect is mentioned in the text as rare but associated with TMS?
Which adverse effect is mentioned in the text as rare but associated with TMS?
What is a potential issue associated with TMS treatment?
What is a potential issue associated with TMS treatment?
How are TMS treatments approved in the US and UK?
How are TMS treatments approved in the US and UK?
What does the text suggest about the effects of TMS treatments?
What does the text suggest about the effects of TMS treatments?
