All of the following statements are accurate about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

A. long-term memory problems are associated with ECT.
B. ECT treatment should be followed up with medication or psychotherapy.
C. short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with medication.
D. depressed patients with psychotic symptoms should be treated with medication, not ECT.


Answer: D

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