A Significant Drawback of the Use of Medication for PTSD

question 22

Multiple Choice

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:

Positive

Often relates to an attribute or outcome that is beneficial, favorable, or above a point of reference.

False Positive

A result that indicates a given condition is present when it is not, often occurring in diagnostic tests.

Statistics

The science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting empirical data to make informed decisions.

Probability

A numerical measure representing the likelihood or chance of a particular event occurring, ranging from 0 to 1.