A thorough medical examination should be conducted before, after, and during withdrawal from a substance because of:
a. the possibility of death related to cardiac arrest, STDs, and seizures.
b. possible medical complications related to past and current drug use as well as medical complications related to detoxing.
c. the importance of accurate documentation for insurance and research purposes.
d. the importance of ruling out other medical problems such as diabetes, thyroid problems, and tumors.
B
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All of the following statements are true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT a. electric shock is administered directly to the brain for less than a second
b. though there are serious side effects, ECT is highly effective and the relapse rate is very low after treatment. c. for severely depressed patients with psychotic features, approximately 25 percent of those not responding to medication will benefit. d. ECT treatments are administered every day for a total of 6 to 10 treatments.
Arranging a group of individuals from tallest to shortest represents the _____ property of measurement
a. identity b. magnitude c. equal unit size d. absolute zero
What are the findings of studies that have tried to teach young children (under age 6) to conserve?
A. Children under age 6 are not able to use the principles necessary to solve conservation problems. B. Children under age 6 can be taught the concept of conservation with clay, but they do not transfer thisconcept to other materials. C. With special training, children as young as 4 years old can learn conservation principles and apply themacross materials. D. Children under age 6 are just as ready to solve conservation problems as older children.
A key advantage of the microdialysis technique is that __________.
A. it can easily be used with humans B. it offers the ability to sample transmitter substances in a living, conscious organism C. it uses radioactive molecules that break down quickly D. it can assess brain function on a moment-by-moment basis