KVV E-Modules

1. What is the main purpose of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?

A: A. To improve blood circulation in the brain B: B. To induce controlled seizures for therapeutic effect C: C. To monitor brain activity during sleep D: D. To permanently alter brain chemistry

2. ECT is most commonly indicated in which of the following psychiatric conditions?

A: A. Panic disorder B: B. Generalized anxiety disorder C: C. Severe depression with suicidal risk D: D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

3. Which type of anesthesia is used during ECT?

A: A. Local anesthesia B: B. Regional anesthesia C: C. General anesthesia D: D. No anesthesia is needed

4. What is a common short-term side effect of ECT?

A: A. Seizure disorder B: B. Psychosis C: C. Temporary memory loss D: D. Blindness

5. Which of the following drugs is commonly used as a muscle relaxant during ECT?

A: A. Succinylcholine B: B. Midazolam C: C. Phenytoin D: D. Propofol

6. How long does the seizure typically last during an ECT session?

A: A. Less than 5 seconds B: B. 30–60 seconds C: C. 5–10 minutes D: D. More than 15 minutes

7. Which of the following conditions is a contraindication to ECT?

A: A. Pregnancy B: B. Schizophrenia C: C. Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) D: D. Catatonia

8. How is the electrical stimulus usually delivered in ECT?

A: A. Intravenously B: B. Through oral medication C: C. Via electrodes on the scalp D: D. Through spinal injection

9. What is the frequency of ECT sessions in a typical acute treatment course?

A: A. Once a month B: B. Once every 3 days C: C. Two to three times per week D: D. Daily

10. Which of the following is NOT a common indication for ECT?

A: A. Catatonia B: B. Severe depression C: C. Mania D: D. Mild anxiety