A chest implant that intermittently stimulates the vagus nerve has been used to treat some patients with:
Correct answer: D. chronic depression
- A. bulimia
- B. anxiety disorders
- C. schizophrenia
- D. chronic depression
Explanation
Vagus nerve stimulation involves an implanted device that sends intermittent electrical signals to the vagus nerve and has been used for treatment-resistant chronic depression. It is not a standard treatment for the other listed conditions.
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