After Returning from the Iraq War,Caddell Was Plagued by Nightmares

question 120

Multiple Choice

After returning from the Iraq war,Caddell was plagued by nightmares of the attacks.In addition,he avoided anything associated with the war and was hypervigilant for danger.He has been home for nearly six months,but these symptoms continue.Caddell might have ________.

• A)acute stress disorder
• B)a mood disorder
• C)obsessive-compulsive disorder
• D)post-traumatic stress disorder

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NaBH4

Sodium borohydride, a reducing agent commonly used in organic synthesis to reduce aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.

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Transition State

A high-energy state during a chemical reaction through which reactants must pass before becoming products.

Partial Charges

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