Sid Feels Horrible

question 99

Multiple Choice

Sid feels horrible. He goes to his doctor, who tells Sid he's got a bad cold and should be feeling better soon. How would Sid's illness be classified?

• A) chronic
• B) acute
• C) curative
• D) crisis
• E) preventive

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic highs and depressive lows.

Schizophrenia

is a chronic mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Phobic Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by an excessive and irrational fear response to specific objects, situations, or activities.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment where seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.