An Adult Patient Who Was Repeatedly Molested During Childhood Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

An adult patient who was repeatedly molested during childhood has no recollection of the incidents.Which diagnosis best characterizes this scenario?

• A)a mood disorder.
• B)generalized anxiety disorder.
• C)dissociative amnesia.
• D)schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with single bonds between the carbon atoms, exemplified by molecules such as methane, ethane, and propane.

Freons

A trademarked name for a group of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) gases used primarily as refrigerants and aerosol propellants, now commonly linked to ozone depletion.

Propellants

Chemicals that are used to propel an object by generating gas under pressure; common in rockets and aerosol cans.

Aerosol Cans

Containers that use pressurized gas to dispense substances in a fine spray.