For the Past Week, Laura Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep

question 56

Multiple Choice

For the past week, Laura has had difficulty falling asleep at night. Even though she goes to bed at her usual time, she lays awake for several hours before she finally drifts off to sleep. It appears that Laura is experiencing ​

• A)narcolepsy.
• B)sleep apnea. ​
• C)insomnia. ​
• D)night terrors. ​

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A set of theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on resolving mental conflicts.

General Anesthetic

A class of medication used to induce a temporary state of loss of sensation or awareness for the purpose of performing surgery or other painful procedures.

Muscle Relaxant

A substance or drug that reduces muscle tension and is used in the treatment of muscular pain and spasms.

rTMS

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.