David Is Undergoing Testing for a Suspected Psychological Disorder

question 21

Multiple Choice

David is undergoing testing for a suspected psychological disorder.His testing includes an injection of sodium lactate.The purpose of this injection is to 

• A)treat David for obsessive-compulsive disorder, as he does not respond to other medications. 
• B)see if David has major depressive disorder, in which case he will show an abnormal response to the sodium lactate in his HPA axis. 
• C)see if David has bipolar disorder, in which case the sodium lactate will trigger a manic episode. 
• D)see if David will respond with a panic attack, in which case he will probably be diagnosed with panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Time-Limited

Restricted or confined to a specific duration, often used to describe therapeutic interventions or projects that have a predefined end date.

Objective Information

Facts or data that are not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice.

Problem Definition

The process of clarifying and detailing the nature of a problem, which is the first step in problem-solving.

Solution Implementation

The phase of problem-solving where decided actions or strategies are put into practice in order to address and resolve the issue.