Which of the following contraindications should be screened for prior to starting TMS?
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Correct answer: Non-removable metallic implants in the head or neck region.
Metallic implants in or near the brain/head/neck may interfere with magnetic fields or pose risk, so TMS screening mandates checking for such implants; the other options are not absolute contraindications.
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