A Patient with PTSD Who Currently Has High Levels of Cortisol

question 34

True/False

A patient with PTSD who currently has high levels of cortisol is most likely in the tonic phase of PTSD.

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Definitions:

Symptoms of Insomnia

Characteristics of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, resulting in daytime tiredness.

Sleep Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread typically occurring during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that can cause feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety upon waking.

Hypnosis

A state resembling trance characterized by heightened focus and susceptibility to suggestions, commonly employed for therapeutic benefits.