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Which Statement Regarding Intravenous Ketamine as a Treatment for Depression

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Which statement regarding intravenous ketamine as a treatment for depression is false?


A) The dose required to reduce depression symptoms is much higher than that needed for anesthesia.
B) It reduces symptoms in 75% of patients who are resistant to other treatments.
C) Its effects typically last 1-3 months.
D) In addition to blocking NMDA type glutamate receptors, it enhances AMPA receptor response to glutamate.

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