A Significant Drawback to the Use of Medication for PTSD

question 46

Multiple Choice

A significant drawback to the use of medication for PTSD is _________

• A) it can work well during the day; however, the person often continues to have nightmares and sleep disturbances.
• B) there is still some doubt about the extent of its effectiveness.
• C) it can make people overly sensitized to the "warning signs" of distress.
• D) there are no significant drawbacks.

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Definitions:

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes in neurons that enable the transmission of signals through the nervous system.

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An early human species known for its use of tools, dating back to approximately 2.1 to 2.8 million years ago.

Tools

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Common Ancestor

The most recent individual from which all organisms in a group are directly descended.