Asked by Nitisha Kapila on Feb 18, 2024
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Which of the following biological treatments has been successful in dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as nightmares, irritability, and sleep problems?
A) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
B) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines
C) Benzodiazepines and tricyclics
D) Tricyclics and barbiturates
Barbiturates
Drugs used to treat anxiety and insomnia that work by suppressing the central nervous system and decreasing the activity level of certain neurons.
- Recognizing the specific symptoms of PTSD, such as nightmares, irritability, and sleep problems.
- Identifying the potential effectiveness of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating PTSD symptoms.
- Understanding the different biological treatments available for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognizing the specific symptoms of PTSD, such as nightmares, irritability, and sleep problems.
- Identifying the potential effectiveness of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating PTSD symptoms.
- Understanding the different biological treatments available for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.