Although rarely used, which of the following treatments has been found effective in the treatment of mania?
a. cognitive therapy
b. electroconvulsive shock therapy
c. seclusion and restraint
d. monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
B
Although rarely used, electroconvulsive therapy is effective in treating mania. It may have a role in situations where lithium is contraindicated, particularly during early pregnancy. Some evidence supports the usefulness of calcium channel blockers in mania unresponsive to either lithium or anticonvulsants.
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