1-91A Significant Drawback of the Use of Medication for PTSD

question 91

Multiple Choice

1-91.A significant drawback of 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:

Psychological Functioning

The efficiency and health of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of an individual's mental state.

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes psychological, emotional, or physical harm, leading to lasting effects on an individual's well-being.

Stress Management

Techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.

Lazarus and Folkman

Psychologists known for developing a cognitive theory of stress and coping, which suggests that stress is a result of an imbalance between demands and resources.