Of Those Americans Exposed to a Severely Traumatic Event at Some

question 155

Multiple Choice

Of those Americans exposed to a severely traumatic event at some time in their lives, about ________ percent will develop symptoms of posttraumatic stress syndrome.

• A) 10
• B) 50
• C) 70
• D) 30

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Definitions:

Narcotic

A drug that relieves pain and induces drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility, often used medically for pain relief but can be addictive and abused.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical or psychological effects experienced when reducing or discontinuing a substance that the body has become dependent on.

Vitamins

Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition, required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Prenatal Nutrition

The dietary and nutritional considerations and requirements during pregnancy, critical for the health and development of the fetus.