For the Past Two Weeks Cameron Has Been Taking a Mild

question 23

Multiple Choice

For the past two weeks Cameron has been taking a mild sedative to help him fall asleep. What is he likely to experience over time?

• A)He now needs to take a larger dose in order to fall asleep because over time sedatives become less effective.
• B)He can take less of the drug because the effects of sedatives tend to be cumulative.
• C)He will spend more of the night dreaming than he did without the sedative.
• D)After two weeks his insomnia should be cured, and he can stop using the sedative.

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