In Which of the Following Conditions Is Delay in Seeking

question 66

Multiple Choice

In which of the following conditions is delay in seeking treatment likely to be appropriate?

• A)When the symptoms are progressing at a very slow pace
• B)When the symptoms are likely to diminish on their own
• C)When the symptoms are debilitating for weeks
• D)When the lay referral network is unable to help

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions.

Melatonin

A hormone that aids regulation of circadian rhythms; bright light reduces production and darkness increases production.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness, often associated with the body's circadian rhythms.

Slow-Wave Sleep

Stages 3 and 4 of deep sleep, where a person is substantially less conscious and is hard to awaken; EEGs reveal large, regular delta waves.