While Suddenly and Unexpectedly Falling Asleep During Normal Waking Hours

question 47

Multiple Choice

While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Sarah experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash.The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination was real.What is Sarah's most likely diagnosis?

• A)hypersomnia
• B)sleep apnea
• C)narcolepsy
• D)a psychotic disorder

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, often a result of severe trauma.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, with symptoms that vary widely among affected individuals.

Binge Episode

An occurrence where an individual consumes an excessive amount of food in a short period of time, often feeling a lack of control during the episode.

Cognitively Sluggish

Experiencing a slowed or impaired ability to process information, think clearly, or make decisions.