How Many Symptoms Must a Patient Display to Meet the DSM-5

question 13

Multiple Choice

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a moderate Substance Use Disorder?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 6 or more

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Definitions:

Biological Process

A series of actions or steps taken by living organisms to sustain life.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, within the body.

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.