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Electroconvulsive Therapy — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Induced seizure for severe depression

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Electroconvulsive Therapy on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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ECT is first-line for severe depression unresponsive to medication or when a rapid response is needed (acute suicidality, refusal to eat, catatonia).

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