Helen Is a 66-Year-Old Widow Who Has Been Diagnosed with Generalized

question 140

Multiple Choice

Helen is a 66-year-old widow who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which class of medication is most likely to be used in treating her symptoms?

• A) benzodiazepines
• B) phenothiazines
• C) mood stabilizers
• D) antidepressants

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Community Stability

The ability of a community to withstand environmental changes or disturbances without losing its structure and functionality.

Community Complexity

A measure of the diversity and relative abundance of different species within an ecological community.

Ecologists

Scientists who study the relationships between organisms and their environments, focusing on ecosystems and biodiversity.

Realized Niches

The conditions under which an organism actually exists, based on adaptations and competition with other species.