Years After He Barely Survived a Terrorist Attack That Killed

question 11

Multiple Choice

Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of

• A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• B) generalized anxiety disorder.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Memories

The mental storage of information, experiences, and learned skills.

Tensions

The state of being stretched tight, often used metaphorically to describe a state of mental or emotional strain.

Cortisol Levels

The concentration of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the blood, which can affect various body functions.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.